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Origins of the Burns surname

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We have a total number of 297563 records for people with the last name Burns.

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Alternative variations of the name Burns

Burns, Burn, Burnes, Burness, Bairns

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Where do most Burnses live?

In 1921, most Burnses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Burnses

How common is your surname?

207th most common surname in the UK

We have 163,000 records for the Burns surname. The oldest one dates back to 1670.

Who were Burnses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Burnses.

What are the most common Burns first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Burns family members

Common jobs for Burnses

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

Common Female occupations for Burnses in 1921
Dressmaker

573

Domestic Servant

568

Charwoman

468

Housekeeper

430

Cotton Weaver

405

Common Male occupations for Burnses in 1921
Coal Miner

1,307

General Labourer

1,173

Tailor

521

Dock Labourer

520

Carter

400

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