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Bursnell Family History

Bursnell Surname Meaning

see Birchenough and compare the variant Bursnall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bursnell family from?

You can see how Bursnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursnell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Bursnell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bursnell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Bursnell families in 1891.
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What did your Bursnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bursnell. 92% of Bursnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bursnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursnell 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bursnell. 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 59 military records available for the last name Bursnell. For the veterans among your Bursnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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