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Burtnett Family History

Burtnett Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of the English name Burnett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burtnett family from?

You can see how Burtnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burtnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Burtnett families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Burtnett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burtnett families in 1891.
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What did your Burtnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burtnett. 12% of Burtnett men worked as a Truck Driver and 43% of Burtnett women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burtnett were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 134 immigration records available for the last name Burtnett. 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 894 military records available for the last name Burtnett. For the veterans among your Burtnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtnett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Burtnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Burtnett in 1956 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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