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Burtless Family History

Burtless 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: Burtness, Burgess, Curless, Burress, Buttles, Hurless, Bartles

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Where is the Burtless family from?

You can see how Burtless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtless family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burtless families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Burtless families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Burtless's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burtless families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burtless surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burtless ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burtless. 67% of Burtless men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Burtless women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burtless were Farmer and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 917 census records available for the last name Burtless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtless 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Burtless. 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 169 military records available for the last name Burtless. For the veterans among your Burtless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtless lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Burtless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Burtless in 1963 was 77, and 72 in 2003.

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