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Burtoft Family History

Burtoft Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Burtoft in Lincolnshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Burton, Burtt, Butt, Burston, Buxton, Burkett, Toft, Busto, Burrows

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Where is the Burtoft family from?

You can see how Burtoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtoft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burtoft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Burtoft families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Burtoft's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Burtoft families in 1880.
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What did your Burtoft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burtoft. 50% of Burtoft 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 109 immigration records available for the last name Burtoft. 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 246 military records available for the last name Burtoft. For the veterans among your Burtoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtoft lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Burtoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Burtoft in 1964 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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