Buurstra Family History

Buurstra Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.

Similar surnames: Burston, Balestra, Boonstra, Bandstra, Tuinstra, Burst, Kustra, Bjurstrom, Busta, Burger

313	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
4	Military Records
4	Immigration Records
15	Census and Voter Lists
116	Member Trees

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Where is the Buurstra family from?

You can see how Buurstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buurstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buurstra family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Buurstra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Buurstra families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buurstra 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 Buurstra family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 15 census records available for the last name Buurstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buurstra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Buurstra. 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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Military Records

There are 4 military records available for the last name Buurstra. For the veterans among your Buurstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buurstra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Buurstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Buurstra in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 1996.

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Buurstra Surname Meaning

Where is the Buurstra family from?

What Buurstra family records will you find?

What is the average Buurstra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Buurstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Buurstra in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 1996.

Buurstra Family History

Buurstra Surname Meaning

452 record(s) for Buurstra

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Where is the Buurstra family from?

What Buurstra family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Buurstra lifespan?

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Buurstra Surname Meaning

452 record(s) for Buurstra

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Where is the Buurstra family from?

What Buurstra family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Buurstra family history

What is the average Buurstra lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Buurstra family tree

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