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Burmaster Family History

Burmaster Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Burmeister.

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


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Where is the Burmaster family from?

You can see how Burmaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burmaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burmaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Burmaster families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burmaster's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burmaster families in 1911.
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What did your Burmaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cook was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Burmaster. 100% of Burmaster men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Burmaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burmaster 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 997 immigration records available for the last name Burmaster. 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 512 military records available for the last name Burmaster. For the veterans among your Burmaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burmaster lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Burmaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Burmaster in 1954 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burmaster 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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