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Burneister Family History

Burneister 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: Burmeister, Burmester, Bannister, Brewster, Breiter, Preister

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Where is the Burneister family from?

You can see how Burneister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burneister family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Burneister families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burneister's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burneister families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burneister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burneister ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Burneister ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Burneister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burneister 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Burneister. 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 32 military records available for the last name Burneister. For the veterans among your Burneister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burneister lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Burneister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Burneister in 1973 was 75, and 89 in 1989.

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