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Bursott Family History

Bursott 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: Burkett, Burson, Burritt, Burgett, Brott, Burst, Burnett, Burdett

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Where is the Bursott family from?

You can see how Bursott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursott family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bursott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bursott families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Bursott's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bursott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bursott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bursott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bursott. 43% of Bursott men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Bursott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursott 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 immigration records available for the last name Bursott. 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 68 military records available for the last name Bursott. For the veterans among your Bursott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bursott lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bursott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bursott in 1965 was 86, and 84 in 2003.

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