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Burnsworth Family History

Burnsworth Surname Meaning

English: variant of Burnworth.

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


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Where is the Burnsworth family from?

You can see how Burnsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burnsworth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Burnsworth families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Burnsworth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burnsworth families in 1891.
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What did your Burnsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burnsworth. 33% of Burnsworth men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Burnsworth women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burnsworth were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Burnsworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burnsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnsworth 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Burnsworth. 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 333 military records available for the last name Burnsworth. For the veterans among your Burnsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnsworth lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Burnsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Burnsworth in 1956 was 58, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burnsworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnsworth 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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