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Burnbridge Family History

Burnbridge 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: Burbridge, Burridge, Bainbridge, Burbidge, Surridge, Corbridge

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Where is the Burnbridge family from?

You can see how Burnbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnbridge family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Burnbridge families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Burnbridge families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burnbridge's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Burnbridge families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Burnbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnbridge 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Burnbridge. 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 5 military records available for the last name Burnbridge. For the veterans among your Burnbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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