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Burtoff Family History

Burtoff 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: Turoff, Burton, Boroff, Burdorf, Burston, Shroff, Buxton, Buff

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Where is the Burtoff family from?

You can see how Burtoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Burtoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Burtoff families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burtoff's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Burtoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burtoff 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 Burtoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Burtoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Burtoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtoff 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Burtoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Burtoff. For the veterans among your Burtoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtoff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Burtoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Burtoff in 1973 was 78, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burtoff 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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