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Burkot Family History

Burkot 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: Burket, Burkett, Burke, Burson, Burt, Burhop, Turko, Burton, Berko

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Where is the Burkot family from?

You can see how Burkot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Burkot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Burkot families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Burkot's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Burkot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkot 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 Burkot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burkot. 43% of Burkot 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Burkot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Burkot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkot 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Burkot. 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 154 military records available for the last name Burkot. For the veterans among your Burkot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkot lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Burkot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Burkot in 1957 was 42, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkot 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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