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Burtonshaw Family History

Burtonshaw Surname Meaning

variant of Birkinshaw; see Burtenshaw.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Burtonshaw family from?

You can see how Burtonshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtonshaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Burtonshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Burtonshaw families living in Kent. This was about 36% of all the recorded Burtonshaw's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Burtonshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Burtonshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Steel Erector and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burtonshaw. 50% of Burtonshaw men worked as a Steel Erector and 100% of Burtonshaw 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Steel Erector
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burtonshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtonshaw 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Burtonshaw. 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 134 military records available for the last name Burtonshaw. For the veterans among your Burtonshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtonshaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Burtonshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Burtonshaw in 1964 was 82, and 52 in 2004.

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