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Burpitt Family History

Burpitt Surname Meaning

Of uncertain origin but perhaps an irregular variant of Burfitt, a variant of Burfoot, itself a variant of Burford.

Compare Samuel Burputt 1725 Stephen Burfitt 1737 in IGI (Mere Wilts).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Burpitt family from?

You can see how Burpitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burpitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Burpitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Burpitt families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Burpitt's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Burpitt families in 1891.
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What did your Burpitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Town Clerk solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burpitt. 100% of Burpitt men worked as a Town Clerk solicitor and 88% of Burpitt 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

  • Town Clerk solicitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Retired Bank Clerk
    13%

What Burpitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Burpitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burpitt 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Burpitt. 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 44 military records available for the last name Burpitt. For the veterans among your Burpitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burpitt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Burpitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Burpitt in 1977 was 76, and 91 in 1997.

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