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Burhett Family History

Burhett 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: Burkett, Burgett, Burchett, Burnett, Burdett, Brett, Barrett, Barnett

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Where is the Burhett family from?

You can see how Burhett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burhett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burhett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Burhett families living in Georgia. This was about 84% of all the recorded Burhett's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Burhett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burhett 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 Burhett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burhett. 100% of Burhett men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Burhett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burhett 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Burhett. 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 20 military records available for the last name Burhett. For the veterans among your Burhett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burhett lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burhett

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