History of your Surname
Get access to Burtlow family records.Start a free trial

Burtlow Family History

Burtlow 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: Bartlow, Burklow, Barlow, Partlow, Burton, Buelow, Bartow, Barthlow

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Burtlow family from?

You can see how Burtlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtlow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burtlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Burtlow families living in Iowa. This was about 85% of all the recorded Burtlow's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Burtlow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burtlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burtlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burtlow. 67% of Burtlow men worked as a Laborer. .

View Census Data for Burtlow | Data not to scale

*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%
  • Plasterer
    34%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Burtlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Burtlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtlow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Burtlow

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Burtlow. 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.

View all Burtlow immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Burtlow. For the veterans among your Burtlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Burtlow military records

You've only scratched the surface of Burtlow family history

Discover More

What is the average Burtlow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Burtlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Burtlow in 1958 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burtlow

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Burtlow family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Burtlow last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial