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Burphett Family History

Burphett 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: Burchett, Burkett, Burgett, Burnett, Burdett, Burchette, Birchett

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Where is the Burphett family from?

You can see how Burphett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burphett family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Burphett family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burphett's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Burphett families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burphett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Burphett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burphett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Burphett. 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 1 military records available for the last name Burphett. For the veterans among your Burphett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burphett lifespan?

Average Burphett life expectancy in 1974 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burphett 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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