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Burnah Family History

Burnah 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: Burnap, Burnam, Burich, Burnham, Barna, Bursch, Burns, Buras, Burney

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Where is the Burnah family from?

You can see how Burnah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burnah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Burnah families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Burnah's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burnah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnah 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 did your Burnah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burnah. 50% of Burnah men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burnah women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Woodsman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Burnah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Burnah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnah 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Burnah. 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 29 military records available for the last name Burnah. For the veterans among your Burnah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnah lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2001, in the United States, Burnah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Burnah in 1949 was 45, and 67 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burnah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnah 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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