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Mcburny Family History

Mcburny 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: Mcburney, Mccurdy, Mccurry, Mcburnie, Mcmurry, Mcgurn, Bury, Burns

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Where is the Mcburny family from?

You can see how Mcburny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcburny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcburny families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Mcburny families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcburny's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcburny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcburny 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 260 census records available for the last name Mcburny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcburny 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mcburny. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mcburny. For the veterans among your Mcburny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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