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Burne Family History

Burne Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bourne.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burne family from?

You can see how Burne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 105 Burne families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Burne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Burne families in 1891.
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What did your Burne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burne. 21% of Burne men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Burne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burne were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • Retired
    14%
  • Solicitor
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Burne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Burne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burne 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Burne. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Burne. For the veterans among your Burne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Burne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Burne in 1962 was 84, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burne 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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