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Burnison Family History

Burnison Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Burniston (North Yorkshire). See Burleson. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burnison family from?

You can see how Burnison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Burnison families living in Cheshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Burnison's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Burnison families in 1891.
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What did your Burnison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burnison. 58% of Burnison men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Burnison women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burnison were Flour Packer and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Flour Packer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burnison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnison 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Burnison. 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 469 military records available for the last name Burnison. For the veterans among your Burnison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnison lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Burnison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Burnison in 1950 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnison 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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