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Burthe Family History

Burthe 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: Barthe, Murthy, Burge, Burke, Furth, Burt, Buche, Blythe, Borth

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Where is the Burthe family from?

You can see how Burthe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burthe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burthe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Burthe families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burthe's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Burthe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burthe 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 Burthe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burthe. 38% of Burthe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Burthe women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Burthe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Burthe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burthe 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Burthe. 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 150 military records available for the last name Burthe. For the veterans among your Burthe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burthe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Burthe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Burthe in 1963 was 79, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burthe 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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