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Burnheimer Family History

Burnheimer 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: Burkheimer, Bornheimer, Berkheimer, Berkheiser, Burgmeier, Bernheisel

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Where is the Burnheimer family from?

You can see how Burnheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnheimer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Burnheimer families living in Maine. This was about 71% of all the recorded Burnheimer's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Burnheimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnheimer 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 Burnheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burnheimer. 50% of Burnheimer men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Burnheimer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burnheimer were Foreman and Stenographer.

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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%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Burnheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burnheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnheimer 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Burnheimer. 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 162 military records available for the last name Burnheimer. For the veterans among your Burnheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnheimer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Burnheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Burnheimer in 1950 was 65, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnheimer 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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