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Burett Family History

Burett Surname 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: Brett, Burkett, Burgett, Burnett, Burdett, Burtt, Butt, Barrett

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Where is the Burett family from?

You can see how Burett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Burett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Burett families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Burett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burett. 100% of Burett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burett 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Burett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 98 military records available for the last name Burett. For the veterans among your Burett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burett lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Burett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Burett in 1986 was 36, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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