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Burta Family History

Burta 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: Burt, Kurta, Burda, Berta, Butta, Barta, Burts, Burba, Burka, Burtz

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Where is the Burta family from?

You can see how Burta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Burta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Burta families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burta's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Burta families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burta 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 Burta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burta. 46% of Burta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burta women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Plumber
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Burta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Burta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burta 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Burta. 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 30 military records available for the last name Burta. For the veterans among your Burta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Burta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Burta in 1963 was 67, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burta 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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