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Burhenn Family History

Burhenn 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: Burden, Buren, Brenn, Buchen, Burhans, Burkeen, Burken, Burgen

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Where is the Burhenn family from?

You can see how Burhenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burhenn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Burhenn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Burhenn families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Burhenn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burhenn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burhenn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burhenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burhenn. 32% of Burhenn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Burhenn women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Burhenn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burhenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burhenn 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Burhenn. 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 181 military records available for the last name Burhenn. For the veterans among your Burhenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burhenn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Burhenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burhenn in 1964 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burhenn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burhenn 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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