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Burnopp Family History

Burnopp 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: Karnopp, Burhop, Burnap, Burnor, Burno, Knopp, Burnham, Kropp, Burns

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Where is the Burnopp family from?

You can see how Burnopp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnopp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Burnopp families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Burnopp's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Burnopp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnopp 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 54 census records available for the last name Burnopp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnopp 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Burnopp. 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 37 military records available for the last name Burnopp. For the veterans among your Burnopp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnopp lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Burnopp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Burnopp in 1956 was 36, and 71 in 2002.

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