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Burbott Family History

Burbott 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, Burritt, Burgett, Brott, Burnett, Burdett, Turcott, Burditt

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Where is the Burbott family from?

You can see how Burbott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burbott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burbott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Burbott families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Burbott's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burbott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burbott 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 Burbott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burbott. 38% of Burbott 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
    38%
  • Machinist
    38%
  • Watchman
    25%

What Burbott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Burbott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burbott 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Burbott. 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 39 military records available for the last name Burbott. For the veterans among your Burbott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burbott lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Burbott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Burbott in 1961 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burbott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burbott 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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