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Burant Family History

Burant Surname Meaning

Altered form of East German Burandt.

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


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Where is the Burant family from?

You can see how Burant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Burant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Burant families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Burant's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burant families in 1911.
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What did your Burant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Burant. 42% of Burant men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burant 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Burant. 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 172 military records available for the last name Burant. For the veterans among your Burant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Burant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Burant in 1963 was 74, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burant 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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