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Burnet Family History

Burnet Surname Meaning

Scottish (central and eastern Scotland): variant of Burnett.

French: status name or topographic name from a shortened derivative of Buron ‘hut cottage’.

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


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Where is the Burnet family from?

You can see how Burnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 75 Burnet families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Burnet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burnet families in 1891.
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What did your Burnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burnet. 34% of Burnet men worked as a Railway Clerk and 82% of Burnet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burnet were Piano Tuner and Daily Maid In A Private Wo.

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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

  • Railway Clerk
    34%
  • Independant Means
    34%
  • Piano Tuner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Daily Maid In A Private Wo
    3%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Burnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnet 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Burnet. 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 Burnet. For the veterans among your Burnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Burnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Burnet in 1962 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnet 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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