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Burrnes Family History

Burrnes Name 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: Burres, Burnes, Barnes, Burns, Burney, Burrows, Burrier, Brines

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Where is the Burrnes family from?

You can see how Burrnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrnes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Burrnes families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Burrnes's in USA. California had the highest population of Burrnes families in 1920.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Burrnes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Burrnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrnes 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 immigration records available for the last name Burrnes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 2 military records available for the last name Burrnes. For the veterans among your Burrnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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