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Burriett Family History

Burriett 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: Burritt, Barrett, Burkett, Burrier, Berrett, Burgett, Burchett

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Where is the Burriett family from?

You can see how Burriett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burriett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Burriett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Burriett families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burriett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Burriett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Burriett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burriett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Burriett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Burriett. For the veterans among your Burriett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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