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Burnel Family History

Burnel Surname Meaning

see Burnell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Burnel family from?

You can see how Burnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Burnel families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Burnel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burnel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burnel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burnel. 100% of Burnel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnel 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Burnel. 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 118 military records available for the last name Burnel. For the veterans among your Burnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnel lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Burnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burnel in 1988 was 62, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnel 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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