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Burnetta Family History

Burnetta Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Burnette, Burnett, Burkett, Barnett, Burgett, Gurnett, Berretta

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Where is the Burnetta family from?

You can see how Burnetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnetta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burnetta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Burnetta families living in Tennessee. This was about 63% of all the recorded Burnetta's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Burnetta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burnetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burnetta. 100% of Burnetta women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Burnetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnetta 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Burnetta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Burnetta. For the veterans among your Burnetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnetta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Burnetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burnetta in 1966 was 66, and 92 in 1998.

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