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Burnen Family History

Burnen 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: Burden, Buren, Burney, Burner, Burnet, Burken, Burgen, Burnes, Burne

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Where is the Burnen family from?

You can see how Burnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Burnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Burnen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Burnen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burnen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Burnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Burnen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Burnen. For the veterans among your Burnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnen lifespan?

Average Burnen life expectancy in 1976 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnen 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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