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Burtelson Family History

Burtelson 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: Bartelson, Bertelson, Burgeson, Bertelsen, Burleson, Burson, Belson

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Where is the Burtelson family from?

You can see how Burtelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Burtelson family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burtelson's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Burtelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burtelson 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 74 census records available for the last name Burtelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtelson 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Burtelson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Burtelson. For the veterans among your Burtelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtelson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Burtelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Burtelson in 1976 was 74, and 69 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burtelson 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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