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Burnim Family History

Burnim 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: Burnam, Burnum, Burnham, Burns, Burney, Burdin, Bugni, Barnum, Bunin

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Where is the Burnim family from?

You can see how Burnim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnim family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Burnim family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Burnim's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burnim families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnim 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 Burnim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burnim. 50% of Burnim women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Farm Helper
    50%

What Burnim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Burnim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnim 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Burnim. 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 21 military records available for the last name Burnim. For the veterans among your Burnim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnim lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Burnim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Burnim in 1970 was 73, and 26 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burnim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnim 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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