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Burtts Family History

Burtts 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: Burts, Burtt, Butts, Burtis, Butt, Curtis, Burns, Buras, Burt, Bartos

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Where is the Burtts family from?

You can see how Burtts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtts family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burtts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Burtts families living in Georgia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Burtts's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Burtts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burtts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burtts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burtts. 42% of Burtts men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Burtts women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    42%
  • Chauffer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Burtts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtts 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Burtts. 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 71 military records available for the last name Burtts. For the veterans among your Burtts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtts lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Burtts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Burtts in 1963 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

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