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Burnsed Family History

Burnsed Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish and northern Irish Burnside.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burnsed family from?

You can see how Burnsed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnsed family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Burnsed families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Burnsed families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Burnsed's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burnsed families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnsed 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 Burnsed ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burnsed. 35% of Burnsed men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Burnsed women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burnsed were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Burnsed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burnsed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnsed 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Burnsed. 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 674 military records available for the last name Burnsed. For the veterans among your Burnsed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnsed lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Burnsed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Burnsed in 1947 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burnsed

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnsed 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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