Burrus Family History

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Burrus Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Burrows. Compare Burris.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Burros, Burruss, Burrous, Barrus, Burris, Burress, Borris, Barkus

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Burrus Family Origin

Where is the Burrus family from?

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You can see how Burrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burrus families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Burrus family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Burrus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burrus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burrus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Burrus Family Occupations

What did your Burrus ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Burrus occupation in Canada was Baker. 100% of Burrus's were Bakers.

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  • Baker

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Burrus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Burrus Historical Records

What Burrus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Burrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Burrus. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Burrus. For the veterans among your Burrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Burrus Life Expectancy

What is the average Burrus lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Burrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Burrus in 1949 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burrus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burrus 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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