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Burtel Family History

Burtel 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: Bartel, Burkel, Bertel, Burel, Bortel, Borel, Burger, Turkel, Martel

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Where is the Burtel family from?

You can see how Burtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burtel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Burtel family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Burtel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Burtel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burtel 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 290 census records available for the last name Burtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtel 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Burtel. 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 77 military records available for the last name Burtel. For the veterans among your Burtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Burtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Burtel in 1963 was 68, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burtel 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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