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Burtle Family History

Burtle Name Meaning

see Birtle .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Turtle, Bartle, Bortle, Bustle, Burkle, Purtle, Tuttle, Butler, Brule

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Where is the Burtle family from?

You can see how Burtle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burtle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Burtle family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burtle's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Burtle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burtle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burtle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burtle. 45% of Burtle men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Burtle women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burtle were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burtle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtle 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Burtle. 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 235 military records available for the last name Burtle. For the veterans among your Burtle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Burtle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Burtle in 1962 was 56, and 65 in 2003.

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