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Burnstin Family History

Burnstin 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: Burnstein, Bernstein, Burston, Bustin, Burstein, Bornstein, Buntin

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Where is the Burnstin family from?

You can see how Burnstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnstin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Burnstin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Burnstin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Burnstin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Burnstin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnstin 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 Burnstin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burnstin. 100% of Burnstin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Burnstin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Burnstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnstin 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Burnstin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Burnstin. For the veterans among your Burnstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnstin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Burnstin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Burnstin in 1969 was 73, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnstin 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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