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Burns Jr Family History

Burns Jr 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: Burns, Burnside, Burner, Burnor, Burnsed, Berner, Turner, Burger

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Where is the Burns Jr family from?

You can see how Burns Jr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burns Jr family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Burns Jr family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burns Jr's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Burns Jr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Burns Jr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burns Jr 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Burns Jr. 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 173 military records available for the last name Burns Jr. For the veterans among your Burns Jr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burns Jr lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Burns Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Burns Jr in 1958 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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