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Burfoot Family History

Burfoot Surname Meaning

variant of Burford.

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


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Where is the Burfoot family from?

You can see how Burfoot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burfoot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burfoot families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Burfoot families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Burfoot's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burfoot families in 1891.
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What did your Burfoot ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burfoot. 28% of Burfoot men worked as a Bricklayer and 78% of Burfoot women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burfoot were Head Gardener and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    28%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Head Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Burfoot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burfoot 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Burfoot. 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 666 military records available for the last name Burfoot. For the veterans among your Burfoot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burfoot lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Burfoot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Burfoot in 1956 was 22, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burfoot 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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