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Burnion Family History

Burnion 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, Burston, Burson, Burdin, Bullion, Bunin, Burlin, Burton

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Where is the Burnion family from?

You can see how Burnion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnion family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Burnion family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Burnion's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Burnion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnion 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 19 census records available for the last name Burnion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnion 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Burnion. 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 3 military records available for the last name Burnion. For the veterans among your Burnion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnion lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1981, in the United States, Burnion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Burnion in 1971 was 45, and 54 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnion 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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