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Burndrett Family History

Burndrett 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: Burnett, Burdett, Brundrett, Barrett, Burkett, Bridgett, Barnett

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Where is the Burndrett family from?

You can see how Burndrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burndrett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Burndrett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Burndrett families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Burndrett's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Burndrett families in 1880.
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What did your Burndrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burndrett. 100% of Burndrett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Burndrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burndrett 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Burndrett. 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 14 military records available for the last name Burndrett. For the veterans among your Burndrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burndrett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Burndrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Burndrett in 1962 was 67, and 85 in 2002.

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