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Burndell Family History

Burndell 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: Burnell, Burdell, Rundell, Burrell, Bursell, Barnwell, Blondell

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Where is the Burndell family from?

You can see how Burndell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burndell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Burndell families living in Norfolk. This was about 70% of all the recorded Burndell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Burndell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burndell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Burndell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burndell 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 Burndell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Burndell. For the veterans among your Burndell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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