Origins of the Burnet surname
About the Burnets
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Interesting facts about Burnet
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Burnet surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Burnet first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Burnets
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Burnets in 1921
F S
65
Dressmaker
49
House Servant
47
Domestic Servant
38
Housekeeper
30
Common male occupations for Burnets in 1921
Tailor
66
Coal Miner
60
Shepherd
50
Weaver
50
Farm Servant
45
