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Burtwistle Family History

Burtwistle Surname Meaning

see Birtwistle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Burtwistle family from?

You can see how Burtwistle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtwistle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burtwistle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Burtwistle families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Burtwistle's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Burtwistle families in 1891.
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What did your Burtwistle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burtwistle. 100% of Burtwistle men worked as a General Farmer and 78% of Burtwistle 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Duties
    23%

What Burtwistle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burtwistle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtwistle 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Burtwistle. 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 32 military records available for the last name Burtwistle. For the veterans among your Burtwistle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtwistle lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Burtwistle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Burtwistle in 1973 was 88, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burtwistle 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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