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Burhanna Family History

Burhanna Name 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: Burhans, Behanna, Buchannan, Hanna, Bermann, Buchan, Buonanno, Burman

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Where is the Burhanna family from?

You can see how Burhanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burhanna family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Burhanna families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there were 3 Burhanna families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Burhanna's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Burhanna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burhanna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burhanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burhanna. 100% of Burhanna women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Burhanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burhanna 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Burhanna. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Burhanna. For the veterans among your Burhanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burhanna lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Burhanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Burhanna in 1964 was 89, and 82 in 2002.

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