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Burtran Family History

Burtran 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: Bertran, Bertram, Burman, Buitron, Butman, Burgman, Burton, Burian

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Where is the Burtran family from?

You can see how Burtran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtran family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burtran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Burtran families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Burtran's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burtran families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Burtran ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Burtran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtran 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Burtran. 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 15 military records available for the last name Burtran. For the veterans among your Burtran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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