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Burnap Family History

Burnap Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Burnhope a habitational name from Burnhope (Durham).

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


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Where is the Burnap family from?

You can see how Burnap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnap family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Burnap families living in Alberta. This was about 45% of all the recorded Burnap's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Burnap families in 1911.
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What did your Burnap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burnap. 17% of Burnap men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Burnap women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burnap were Painter and Clerk.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Burnap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnap 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Burnap. 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 895 military records available for the last name Burnap. For the veterans among your Burnap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnap lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Burnap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Burnap in 1958 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnap 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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