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Macburney Family History

Macburney 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: Mcburney, Burney, Mccurley, Mcburnett, Marburger, Marbury, Mccarney

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Where is the Macburney family from?

You can see how Macburney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macburney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Macburney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Macburney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macburney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macburney families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macburney 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 475 census records available for the last name Macburney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macburney 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Macburney. 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 104 military records available for the last name Macburney. For the veterans among your Macburney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macburney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Macburney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Macburney in 1963 was 87, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macburney 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.

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