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Burniston Family History

Burniston Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Burniston in North Yorkshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burniston family from?

You can see how Burniston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burniston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burniston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 157 Burniston families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Burniston's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Burniston families in 1891.
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What did your Burniston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burniston. 27% of Burniston men worked as a Farmer and 76% of Burniston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burniston were Bank Clerk and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    27%
  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Colliery Hewer
    9%
  • Bank Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Burniston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burniston 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Burniston. 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 686 military records available for the last name Burniston. For the veterans among your Burniston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burniston lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Burniston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Burniston in 1961 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burniston 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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