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Burtank Family History

Burtank 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: Burbank, Burak, Burman, Burland, Burton, Burian, Burhans, Burack

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Where is the Burtank family from?

You can see how Burtank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtank family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Burtank families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burtank's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burtank families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burtank 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 25 census records available for the last name Burtank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtank 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 immigration records available for the last name Burtank. 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 25 military records available for the last name Burtank. For the veterans among your Burtank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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