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Bursig Family History

Bursig Surname 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: Bursch, Burg, Burling, Barsi, Burson, Burdin, Burlin, Ursin, Burse

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Where is the Bursig family from?

You can see how Bursig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bursig families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bursig's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bursig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bursig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Bursig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursig 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bursig. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bursig. For the veterans among your Bursig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bursig lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Bursig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bursig in 2000 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bursig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bursig 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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