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Burneau Family History

Burneau 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: Bureau, Burnham, Buteau, Burney, Barbeau, Barreau, Burnap, Ferneau

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Where is the Burneau family from?

You can see how Burneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burneau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burneau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Burneau families living in Vermont. This was about 45% of all the recorded Burneau's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Burneau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burneau 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 128 census records available for the last name Burneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burneau 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Burneau. 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 8 military records available for the last name Burneau. For the veterans among your Burneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burneau lifespan?

Average Burneau life expectancy in 1980 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burneau 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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