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Burrier Family History

Burrier Name Meaning

French: rare variant (or a Germanized or Americanized form) of Bourrier. In eastern France this was an occupational name for a harness maker from a derivative of Old French bourrel ‘harness collar’. In western France burrier denoted a thin wisp of straw and was probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for a winnower. Alternatively an Americanized form of an unidentified German surname perhaps Burger .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Berrier, Carrier, Currier, Ferrier, Perrier, Bourcier, Burgner

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Where is the Burrier family from?

You can see how Burrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burrier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Burrier families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burrier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Burrier families in 1840.

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What did your Burrier ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer
22%
Farmer
14%
Miner
9%
Truck Driver
7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Seamstress
24%
Secretary
18%
Saleslady
12%
Typist
12%

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Census Records
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Passenger Lists
There are 191 immigration records available for the last name Burrier. 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 933 military records available for the last name Burrier. For the veterans among your Burrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Burrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrier 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Burrier. 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 933 military records available for the last name Burrier. For the veterans among your Burrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrier lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Burrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Burrier in 1948 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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