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Burhannon Family History

Burhannon 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: Buchannon, Bohannon, Buchanon, Buchannan, Brannon, Brandon, Branson

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Where is the Burhannon family from?

You can see how Burhannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burhannon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Burhannon families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Burhannon's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Burhannon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burhannon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Burhannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burhannon 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 Burhannon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burhannon. For the veterans among your Burhannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burhannon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Burhannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Burhannon in 1972 was 66, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burhannon 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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