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Emerson Burie

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Personal Details

Given Name
Emerson
Surname
Burie
Occupation
2nd Class Gunners Mate

The Name Emerson

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Emery or son of the industrious one.
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The Burie Surname

Origin
Scottish, English
Meaning
Possibly derived from a place name or a variant of 'bury,' referring to a fortified settlement.
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