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Burnbach Family History

Burnbach 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: Burbach, Birnbach, Urbach, Brubach, Wurzbach, Murbach, Fernbach

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Where is the Burnbach family from?

You can see how Burnbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnbach family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Burnbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Burnbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Burnbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnbach 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 Burnbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burnbach. 100% of Burnbach men worked as a Peddler.

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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

  • Peddler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Burnbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnbach 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Burnbach. 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 6 military records available for the last name Burnbach. For the veterans among your Burnbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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