This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Burnbaum family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Burnbaum Family History

Burnbaum 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: Birnbaum, Bernbaum, Burnham, Buxbaum, Burnam, Birenbaum, Berenbaum

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Burnbaum family from?

You can see how Burnbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnbaum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burnbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Burnbaum families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Burnbaum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burnbaum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Burnbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burnbaum. 34% of Burnbaum men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Burnbaum women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burnbaum were Clerk and New Worker.

View Census Data for Burnbaum | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Driver
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Burnbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Burnbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnbaum census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Burnbaum

Passenger Lists

There are 238 immigration records available for the last name Burnbaum. 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.

View all Burnbaum immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Burnbaum. For the veterans among your Burnbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Burnbaum military records

You've only scratched the surface of Burnbaum family history

Discover More

What is the average Burnbaum lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Burnbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Burnbaum in 1970 was 68, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burnbaum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnbaum 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Burnbaum family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial