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Burnette Name Meaning

English: altered form of Burnett . Altered form of French Burnet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Burnett, Barrett, Durette, Barnette, Surette, Burdett, Frenette

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Where is the Burnette family from?

You can see how Burnette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 79 Burnette families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Burnette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Burnette families in 1911.
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What did your Burnette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Burnette. 28% of Burnette men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Burnette women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burnette were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Burnette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnette 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Burnette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9,000 military records available for the last name Burnette. For the veterans among your Burnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnette lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Burnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Burnette in 1941 was 28, and 70 in 2004.

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