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Burbach Family History

Burbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Burbach in Baden or Hesse.

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


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Where is the Burbach family from?

You can see how Burbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Burbach families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Burbach's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burbach families in 1911.
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What did your Burbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burbach. 25% of Burbach men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Burbach women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burbach were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Burbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burbach 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Burbach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Burbach. For the veterans among your Burbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burbach lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Burbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Burbach in 1953 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burbach ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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