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Origins of the Burris surname

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    In 1921, most Burrises lived in south-west

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    1,500 Burris Travel & migration records
    1,200 Burrises found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Burris

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    Common jobs for Burrises

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Burrises in 1921

    Dressmaker

    8

    General Servant Domestic

    5

    Tailoress

    4

    House Keeper

    3

    Lace Maker

    3

    Common male occupations for Burrises in 1921

    Farm Hands

    74

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    57

    General Farmers

    38

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    26

    Tinsmiths

    25

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