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Burth Family History

Burth 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: Furth, Burt, Borth, Burch, Burgh, Barth, Burts, Buth, Burtz, Berth

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Where is the Burth family from?

You can see how Burth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Burth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Burth families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Burth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burth. 34% of Burth men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Burth women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burth were Owner and Waitress. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Owner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • School Teacher
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Burth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burth 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Burth. 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 467 military records available for the last name Burth. For the veterans among your Burth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burth lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Burth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Burth in 1951 was 49, and 85 in 2003.

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