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Burnhan Family History

Burnhan 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: Burnham, Burcham, Bunyan, Buchan, Burman, Turnham, Burgman, Burnap

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Where is the Burnhan family from?

You can see how Burnhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnhan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Burnhan families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burnhan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Burnhan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burnhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burnhan. 24% of Burnhan men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Burnhan women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burnhan were Salesman and Topper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    23%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Topper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burnhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnhan 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Burnhan. 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 162 military records available for the last name Burnhan. For the veterans among your Burnhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnhan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Burnhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Burnhan in 1966 was 91, and 63 in 1997.

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