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Peter James Burns, 1876 - 1955
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Peter Simon Burns, 1836 - 1904
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Peter Lawrence Burns, 1862 - 1941
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Peter Victor Burns, 1897 - 1982
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Peter Edward Burns, 1910 - 1963
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Peter James Burns, 1923 - 1999
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Peter Burns, 1845 - 1915
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Peter L Burns, 1820 - 1823
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Peter L. Burns, 1775 - 1846
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Peter Burns, 1898 - 1996
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Peter Jozzeppi Burns, 1959 - 2016
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Peter Burns, 1892 - 1900
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Peter Burns, 1816 - 1892
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Peter Burns, 1870 - 1951
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Peter Burns, 1863 - 1935
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Peter Burns in Bangor Daily News - July 7 1997
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Peter B. Burns in Dakota farmers' leader. - Sep 14 1906
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Peter Burns in Evening journal - July 9 1915
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Peter Thomas Burns, 1879 - 1932
West Virginia, Deaths
Peter Franklin Burns, 1869 - 1955
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Peter Alonza Burns, 1858 - 1930
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Peter Burns, Circa 1845 - 1871
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Peter Gadsbey Burns, 1888 - 1960
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Peter Burns, 1808 - 1880
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Peter Burns, 1837 - 1894
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Peter Simon Burns, 1836 - 1904
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Peter Burns, 1870 - 1945
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
Peter James Burns, 1875 - 1928
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
Peter Elg Burns, 1874 - 1949
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
Peter D Burns, 1905 - 1958
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963Peter J Burns, 1907 - 1983
BillionGravesPeter Burns, 1920 - 1996
BillionGravesPeter Lawrence Burns, 1943 - 2003
BillionGravesPeter B . Burns, 1833 - 1910
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Peter F Burns, 1942 - 2011
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Peter J Burns, 1903 - 1993
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Peter J Burns, 1908 - 1989
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Peter Pius Burns, born 1927
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Peter Burns, 1866 - 1952
Famous People Throughout HistoryPeter C. Burns, born 1966
Famous People Throughout HistoryPeter Burns, born 1924
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Peter Burns, Circa 1903 - 1944
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
Peter Burns, Circa 1885 - 1916
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
Peter Burns, Circa 1881 - 1915
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
Peter Burns, Circa 1919 - 1940
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
Peter John Burns, 1936 - 2013
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Peter F. Burns, 1942 - 2011
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Peter Francis Burns, 1927 - 2014
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Peter Burns, 1926 - 2009
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Peter E Burns, 1918 - 1966
Arlington National Cemetery
Peter Burns, died 1864
Arlington National Cemetery
Peter Burns, born Circa 1852
Canada, Quebec, Catholic Parish Burials
Peter Burns, Circa 1822 - 1843
Australia, Tasmania Deaths
Peter Burns, 1911 - 1980
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
Peter Arnold Burns, 1935 - 1983
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
Peter Fotheringham Burns, 1919 - 1982
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
Peter Burns, 1932 - 1980
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
Peter F Burns, Circa 1870 - 1950
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
Peter J Burns, Circa 1897 - 1952
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
Peter G Burns, Circa 1900 - 1951
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
Peter E Burns, Circa 1874 - 1944
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
Peter Cyril Burns, 1965 - 1970
Canadian HeadstonesPeter Burns, died 1870
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The first name Peter has its origins in the Greek name "Petros," meaning "rock" or "stone," which was derived from the Aramaic name "Cephas." This name first appeared in the early Christian era, particularly associated with Saint Peter, one of Jesus Christ's apostles, who is often regarded as the foundational rock of the Christian Church. The name has been widely used across various geographical regions, particularly in Europe, and has historical roots in the early Christian communities of the Mediterranean. Peter symbolizes strength and reliability, traits that were likely valued in the early followers of Christianity. Variations of the name include Pierre in French, Pedro in Spanish and Portuguese, Piero in Italian, and Piotr in Polish, among others, showcasing its widespread adoption and adaptation across different cultures and languages. Each variation maintains the core meaning of the name, reflecting its enduring significance throughout history.
The last name Burns has its origins in Scotland and England, deriving from the Middle English word "burne," which means "stream" or "brook." This geographical surname likely referred to individuals who lived near a stream or a small river, indicating a connection to the natural landscape. The name is historically rooted in the Scottish Highlands, where many families adopted surnames based on local topography. The meaning of Burns reflects a characteristic of the environment, suggesting that those who bore the name were often associated with rural or pastoral occupations, such as farming or fishing, near water sources. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, including "Burns" in Scotland and "Burn" in England, with some instances of "Burness" or "Burness" appearing as well. The pronunciation remains relatively consistent across these variations, although regional accents may influence it. Overall, the surname Burns encapsulates a rich connection to the natural world and the livelihoods of those who first carried it.
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