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Burneisen Family History

Burneisen 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: Burnison, Bernheisel, Arnesen, Burmeister, Burnette, Burgeson

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Where is the Burneisen family from?

You can see how Burneisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burneisen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Burneisen family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burneisen's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Burneisen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burneisen 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 23 census records available for the last name Burneisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burneisen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Burneisen. 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 Burneisen. For the veterans among your Burneisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burneisen lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Burneisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Burneisen in 1985 was 55, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burneisen 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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