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Burnier Family History

Burnier 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: Burrier, Bernier, Burner, Turnier, Barnier, Berner, Turner, Burger

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Where is the Burnier family from?

You can see how Burnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burnier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Burnier families living in Indiana. This was about 24% of all the recorded Burnier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Burnier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loom Fixer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burnier. 50% of Burnier men worked as a Loom Fixer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Loom Fixer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Burnier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Burnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnier 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Burnier. 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 47 military records available for the last name Burnier. For the veterans among your Burnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Burnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Burnier in 1968 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burnier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnier 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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