This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Burmon family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Burmon Family History

Burmon 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: Burson, Burman, Burton, Buron, Burdon, Burgon, Baron, Burston

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Burmon family from?

You can see how Burmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Burmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Burmon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Burmon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burmon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Burmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burmon. 28% of Burmon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Burmon women worked as a Nurse.

View Census Data for Burmon | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Attendant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Burmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Burmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burmon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Burmon

Passenger Lists

There are 49 immigration records available for the last name Burmon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Burmon immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Burmon. For the veterans among your Burmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Burmon military records

You've only scratched the surface of Burmon family history

Discover More

What is the average Burmon lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Burmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Burmon in 1979 was 60, and 82 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burmon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burmon 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Burmon family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial