Origins of the Burnyeat surname
About the Burnyeats
We have a total of 656 records for people with the last name Burnyeat.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1700s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Burnyeats.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Burnyeat family's history
Interesting facts about Burnyeat
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Burnyeat surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
Who were Burnyeats most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Burnyeats.
What are the most common Burnyeat first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Burnyeats
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Burnyeats in 1921
Widow
6
Butchers Wife
4
Living On Own Means
4
Butcher
3
Private Means
3
Common male occupations for Burnyeats in 1921
Yeoman
16
Joiner
11
Butcher
10
Butchers Son Scholar
4
General Labourer
3
