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Burham Family History

Burham Surname Meaning

English (Kent): habitational name from a place in Kent named Burham from Old English burh ‘stronghold fortified place’ + hām ‘homestead’.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Burham family from?

You can see how Burham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Burham families living in Ontario. This was about 26% of all the recorded Burham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burham families in 1911.
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What did your Burham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Burham. 60% of Burham men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Burham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burham 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Burham. 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 868 military records available for the last name Burham. For the veterans among your Burham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burham lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Burham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Burham in 1962 was 85, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burham 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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