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Origins of the Burnes surname

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About the Burneses

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Where do most Burneses live?

In 1921, most Burneses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Burneses

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We have 6,510 records for the Burnes surname. The oldest one dates back to 1573.

Who were Burneses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Burnes first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Burneses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Burneses in 1921
Cotton Weaver

32

Dressmaker

27

House Servant

23

Domestic Servant

20

Servant

20

Common Male occupations for Burneses in 1921
General Labourer

39

Coal Miner

31

Agricultural Labourer

26

Tailor

17

Cotton Weaver

15

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