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Burkitt Family History

Burkitt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Burkett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burkitt family from?

You can see how Burkitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 169 Burkitt families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Burkitt's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Burkitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkitt 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 Burkitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burkitt. 20% of Burkitt men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Burkitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burkitt were Woollen Cloth Finisher 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

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Woollen Cloth Finisher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist
    2%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Burkitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkitt 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Burkitt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burkitt. For the veterans among your Burkitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkitt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Burkitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Burkitt in 1957 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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