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Burfeind Name Meaning

German: northern variant of Bauernfeind .

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


Similar surnames: Feind, Buren, Burgin, Burbrink, Bussing, Burriss, Buesing, Reins

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Where is the Burfeind family from?

You can see how Burfeind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burfeind family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burfeind families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Burfeind families living in Minnesota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Burfeind's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Burfeind families in 1880.
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What did your Burfeind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burfeind. 25% of Burfeind men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Burfeind women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burfeind were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burfeind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burfeind 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Burfeind. 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 291 military records available for the last name Burfeind. For the veterans among your Burfeind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burfeind lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Burfeind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Burfeind in 1964 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

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