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Burnum Family History

Burnum Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Burnham.

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


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Where is the Burnum family from?

You can see how Burnum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Burnum families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burnum's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Burnum families in 1891.
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What did your Burnum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burnum. 38% of Burnum men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burnum women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burnum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnum 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Burnum. 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 585 military records available for the last name Burnum. For the veterans among your Burnum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Burnum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Burnum in 1962 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnum 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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