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Burtell Family History

Burtell 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: Burrell, Bursell, Bortell, Burwell, Burnell, Burell, Burdell, Bartell

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Where is the Burtell family from?

You can see how Burtell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burtell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Burtell families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burtell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burtell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burtell 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 Burtell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burtell. 100% of Burtell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Burtell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Burtell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtell 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Burtell. 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 132 military records available for the last name Burtell. For the veterans among your Burtell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Burtell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Burtell in 1972 was 83, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burtell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burtell 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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