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Burnaham Family History

Burnaham 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: Burnham, Burcham, Braham, Turnham, Burham, Murnahan, Burkham, Burnam

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Where is the Burnaham family from?

You can see how Burnaham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnaham family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burnaham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Burnaham families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Burnaham's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Burnaham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnaham 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 330 census records available for the last name Burnaham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnaham 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Burnaham. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Burnaham. For the veterans among your Burnaham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnaham lifespan?

Average Burnaham life expectancy in 1999 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnaham 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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