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Burnay Family History

Burnay Surname Meaning

see Burney.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Burnay family from?

You can see how Burnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Burnay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Burnay families living in Berkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Burnay's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Burnay families in 1891.
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What did your Burnay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burnay. 100% of Burnay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Burnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnay 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Burnay. 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 29 military records available for the last name Burnay. For the veterans among your Burnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnay lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Burnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Burnay in 1979 was 91, and 82 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnay 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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