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Macburnie Family History

Macburnie 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: Mcburnie, Mcburney, Macbride, Macquarrie, Marie, Melbourne, Currie

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Where is the Macburnie family from?

You can see how Macburnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macburnie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Macburnie families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Macburnie's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Macburnie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macburnie 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 458 census records available for the last name Macburnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macburnie 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Macburnie. 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 46 military records available for the last name Macburnie. For the veterans among your Macburnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macburnie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Macburnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Macburnie in 1966 was 76, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macburnie 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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