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Burneal Family History

Burneal 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, Burnham, Burrell, Burney, Bursell, Bunnell, Carneal, Burwell

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Where is the Burneal family from?

You can see how Burneal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burneal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Burneal families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burneal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burneal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burneal 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 53 census records available for the last name Burneal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burneal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Burneal. 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 7 military records available for the last name Burneal. For the veterans among your Burneal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burneal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Burneal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Burneal in 1966 was 77, and 94 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burneal 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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