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Burnate Family History

Burnate Surname 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: Bernat, Murnane, Burlage, Burnap, Burnette, Burbage, Turnage, Burnett

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Where is the Burnate family from?

You can see how Burnate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnate family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Burnate families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Burnate's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Burnate families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnate surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Burnate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnate 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Burnate. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burnate. For the veterans among your Burnate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnate ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burnate

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