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Burrer Family History

Burrer Surname Meaning

German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German burren ‘to buzz complain’ probably applied as a nickname for a noisy or cantankerous person.

Habitational name for someone from either of two places called Burren in Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Burrer family from?

You can see how Burrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Burrer families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burrer's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Burrer families in 1911.
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What did your Burrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burrer. 39% of Burrer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Burrer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burrer were Manager and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Salesgirl
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrer 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Burrer. 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 389 military records available for the last name Burrer. For the veterans among your Burrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Burrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Burrer in 1963 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burrer 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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