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Burndley Family History

Burndley 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: Burnley, Burney, Burley, Bradley, Bursley, Brindley, Bunkley, Bordley

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Where is the Burndley family from?

You can see how Burndley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burndley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Burndley families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Burndley families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burndley's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Burndley families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Burndley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burndley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Burndley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Burndley. For the veterans among your Burndley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burndley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Burndley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Burndley in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burndley 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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