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Burnworth Family History

Burnworth Surname Meaning

English: probably a habitational name from Burnworthy in Devon which is named with the Old English personal name Beorna + Old English worth or worthig ‘enclosure’.

The interchange between worth and worthy is common in Middle English names in the southwest.

The surname has died out in the British Isles.

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


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Where is the Burnworth family from?

You can see how Burnworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Burnworth families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Burnworth's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Burnworth families in 1911.
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What did your Burnworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burnworth. 20% of Burnworth men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Burnworth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burnworth were Road Laborer and Proprietor.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Road Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Burnworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnworth 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Burnworth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burnworth. For the veterans among your Burnworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnworth lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Burnworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Burnworth in 1956 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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