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Burng Family History

Burng 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: Burg, Burns, Burno, Burne, Burn, Bury, Burr, Berg, Huang, Bunt

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Where is the Burng family from?

You can see how Burng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burng family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Burng families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Burng family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burng's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Burng families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Burng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burng 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Burng. 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 17 military records available for the last name Burng. For the veterans among your Burng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burng lifespan?

Average Burng life expectancy in 1965 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burng 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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