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Bursett Family History

Bursett 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: Burkett, Burgett, Burnett, Burdett, Brett, Barrett, Russett, Bursell

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Where is the Bursett family from?

You can see how Bursett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bursett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bursett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bursett families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bursett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bursett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bursett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Bursett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bursett 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bursett. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bursett. For the veterans among your Bursett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bursett lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Bursett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bursett in 1974 was 68, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bursett 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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