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Burright Family History

Burright Surname Meaning

Probably an American shortened and altered form of Dutch Boerrigter or of its North German and Dutch cognate Burrichter.

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


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Where is the Burright family from?

You can see how Burright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burright family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Burright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Burright families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burright's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Burright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burright. 26% of Burright men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Burright women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burright were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Baker
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burright 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Burright. 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 289 military records available for the last name Burright. For the veterans among your Burright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burright lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Burright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Burright in 1955 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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