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Burneby Family History

Burneby 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: Burney, Barnaby, Burley, Bunney, Turney, Barney, Burnley, Birney

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Where is the Burneby family from?

You can see how Burneby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burneby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Burneby family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burneby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Burneby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burneby 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 23 census records available for the last name Burneby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burneby 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Burneby. 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 1 military records available for the last name Burneby. For the veterans among your Burneby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burneby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Burneby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Burneby in 1965 was 64, and 91 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burneby 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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