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Burnaugh Family History

Burnaugh 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: Surbaugh, Bronaugh, Turnbaugh, Burrough, Bumbaugh, Murdaugh, Murtaugh

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Where is the Burnaugh family from?

You can see how Burnaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Burnaugh families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burnaugh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Burnaugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnaugh 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 Burnaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burnaugh. 28% of Burnaugh men worked as a Bartender.

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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

  • Bartender
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Burnaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burnaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnaugh 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Burnaugh. 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 317 military records available for the last name Burnaugh. For the veterans among your Burnaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnaugh lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Burnaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Burnaugh in 1957 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burnaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnaugh 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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