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Burna Family History

Burna 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: Barna, Burns, Burda, Burnap, Berna, Burba, Burka, Burnam, Burno

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Where is the Burna family from?

You can see how Burna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burna families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Burna families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Burna's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Burna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burna 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 Burna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burna. 19% of Burna men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Burna women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burna were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Burna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Burna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burna 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Burna. 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 251 military records available for the last name Burna. For the veterans among your Burna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burna lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Burna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Burna in 1973 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burna 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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