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Origins of the Burnup surname

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About the Burnups

We have a total number of 647 records for people with the last name Burnup.

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Where do most Burnups live?

In 1921, most Burnups lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Burnups

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 555 records for the Burnup surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Burnups most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Burnups.

What are the most common Burnup first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Burnups

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Burnups in 1921
Scholar At Home

5

House Servant

4

Living On Own Means

4

Miner

4

Proprietor Of Houses

4

Common Male occupations for Burnups in 1921
Coal Miner

8

Blacksmith

4

Bricklayer

4

Clerk

3

Farmer

3

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