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Burniski Family History

Burniski 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: Burski, Burnison, Barnoski, Burzinski, Briski, Bernick, Burns

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Where is the Burniski family from?

You can see how Burniski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burniski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Burniski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Burniski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Burniski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burniski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Burniski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burniski 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Burniski. 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 12 military records available for the last name Burniski. For the veterans among your Burniski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burniski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Burniski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Burniski in 1972 was 84, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burniski 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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