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Burneett Family History

Burneett 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: Burnett, Burkett, Barnett, Burgett, Gurnett, Burchett, Burnette

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Where is the Burneett family from?

You can see how Burneett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burneett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Burneett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Burneett families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burneett's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Burneett families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burneett 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 19 census records available for the last name Burneett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burneett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Burneett. 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 4 military records available for the last name Burneett. For the veterans among your Burneett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burneett lifespan?

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