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Buros Family History

Buros Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Burås (see Buras). Greek: variant of Bouros itself a variant of Bouras.

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


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Where is the Buros family from?

You can see how Buros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Buros families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Buros's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Buros families in 1911.
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What did your Buros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buros. 31% of Buros 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buros 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Buros. 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 143 military records available for the last name Buros. For the veterans among your Buros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buros lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Buros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Buros in 1962 was 77, and 69 in 2003.

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