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Burfitt Family History

Burfitt Surname Meaning

see Burfoot.

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


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Where is the Burfitt family from?

You can see how Burfitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burfitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burfitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Burfitt families living in Somerset. This was about 18% of all the recorded Burfitt's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Burfitt families in 1891.
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What did your Burfitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burfitt. 38% of Burfitt men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 85% of Burfitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burfitt were Motor Coach Proprietor and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    38%
  • Retired
    13%
  • Creamery Manager
    9%
  • Motor Coach Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Burfitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burfitt 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Burfitt. 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 391 military records available for the last name Burfitt. For the veterans among your Burfitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burfitt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Burfitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Burfitt in 1965 was 68, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burfitt 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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