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Burts Family History

Burts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Buss. English: variant of Burt with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Burts family from?

You can see how Burts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 35 Burts families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Burts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burts families in 1891.
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What did your Burts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burts. 100% of Burts 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Burts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burts 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Burts. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burts. For the veterans among your Burts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burts lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Burts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Burts in 1953 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burts 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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