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Vurne Family History

Vurne 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: Verne, Burne, Turner, Carne, Arne, Vine, Bourne, Burns, Borne, Cerne

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Where is the Vurne family from?

You can see how Vurne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vurne family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Vurne families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vurne's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Vurne families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Vurne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vurne 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vurne. 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 Vurne. For the veterans among your Vurne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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