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Mcburn Family History

Mcburn 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: Mcgurn, Mcmunn, Mcbain, Milburn, Mcburney, Coburn, Mcdunn, Mcbean

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Where is the Mcburn family from?

You can see how Mcburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcburn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mcburn family living in Nairnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcburn's in Scotland. Nairnshire had the highest population of Mcburn families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Mcburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcburn 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mcburn. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mcburn. For the veterans among your Mcburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcburn lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Mcburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcburn in 1988 was 91, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcburn 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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