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Mcburnie Family History

Mcburnie Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of McBurney.

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


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Where is the Mcburnie family from?

You can see how Mcburnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcburnie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcburnie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 50 Mcburnie families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mcburnie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcburnie families in 1891.
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What did your Mcburnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Saddler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcburnie. 100% of Mcburnie men worked as a Saddler and 80% of Mcburnie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Saddler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Help
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mcburnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcburnie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcburnie. 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 855 military records available for the last name Mcburnie. For the veterans among your Mcburnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcburnie lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mcburnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcburnie in 1948 was 24, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcburnie 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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