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Burnsville Family History

Burnsville 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: Banville, Gunville, Burnside, Bonneville, Turville, Rounsville

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Where is the Burnsville family from?

You can see how Burnsville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnsville family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burnsville families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Burnsville families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Burnsville's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Burnsville families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Burnsville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnsville 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Burnsville. 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 16 military records available for the last name Burnsville. For the veterans among your Burnsville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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