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Burnor Family History

Burnor Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Bernard reflecting the characteristic Canadian and American French rounding of the -ard ending.

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


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Where is the Burnor family from?

You can see how Burnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burnor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Burnor families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Burnor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burnor families in 1891.
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What did your Burnor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burnor. 100% of Burnor 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Burnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnor 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Burnor. 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 217 military records available for the last name Burnor. For the veterans among your Burnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnor lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Burnor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Burnor in 1958 was 65, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnor 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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