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Burnaby Family History

Burnaby Surname Meaning

see Burnby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Burnaby family from?

You can see how Burnaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnaby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnaby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Burnaby families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Burnaby's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Burnaby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnaby 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 Burnaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burnaby. 71% of Burnaby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    30%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burnaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnaby 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Burnaby. 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 225 military records available for the last name Burnaby. For the veterans among your Burnaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnaby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Burnaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Burnaby in 1966 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burnaby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnaby 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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