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Burnaford Family History

Burnaford 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: Burford, Braford, Burnard, Dunford, Bernard, Lunsford, Bradford

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Where is the Burnaford family from?

You can see how Burnaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnaford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Burnaford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Burnaford families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burnaford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Burnaford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnaford 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 Burnaford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housework was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burnaford. 100% of Burnaford women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Housework
    100%

What Burnaford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Burnaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnaford 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Burnaford. 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 21 military records available for the last name Burnaford. For the veterans among your Burnaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnaford lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Burnaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Burnaford in 1972 was 36, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnaford 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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