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Burnes Family History

Burnes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Burns.

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


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Where is the Burnes family from?

You can see how Burnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 206 Burnes families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Burnes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Burnes families in 1891.
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What did your Burnes 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 Burnes. 23% of Burnes men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Burnes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burnes were Traveller and Housewife.

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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
    23%
  • Builder Labourer
    14%
  • Grocers Assistant
    10%
  • Traveller
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 71,000 census records available for the last name Burnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnes 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Burnes. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Burnes. For the veterans among your Burnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Burnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Burnes in 1950 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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