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Burstin Family History

Burstin Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Burston, Bustin, Burstein, Austin, Dustin, Hurston, Burson, Burdin

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Where is the Burstin family from?

You can see how Burstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burstin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Burstin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Burstin families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Burstin's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Burstin families in 1880.
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What did your Burstin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sign Painter and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burstin. 100% of Burstin men worked as a Sign Painter and 43% of Burstin women worked as a Saleslady. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Sign Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
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What Burstin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Burstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burstin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 316 immigration records available for the last name Burstin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Burstin. For the veterans among your Burstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burstin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Burstin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Burstin in 1963 was 73, and 92 in 2003.

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