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Burtes Family History

Burtes 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: Burres, Burts, Bures, Burges, Burkes, Burnes, Burtis, Barnes, Burger

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Where is the Burtes family from?

You can see how Burtes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burtes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Burtes families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Burtes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Burtes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burtes 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 Burtes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burtes. 45% of Burtes men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Beverages
    23%

What Burtes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Burtes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtes 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Burtes. 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 72 military records available for the last name Burtes. For the veterans among your Burtes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtes lifespan?

Average Burtes life expectancy in 1976 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burtes 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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