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Burnitt Family History

Burnitt Surname Meaning

see Burnett.

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


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Where is the Burnitt family from?

You can see how Burnitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Burnitt families living in British Columbia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Burnitt's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Burnitt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnitt 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 Burnitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burnitt. 50% of Burnitt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Burnitt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burnitt were Drawing and Saleslady.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Drawing
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Burnitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burnitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnitt 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Burnitt. 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 243 military records available for the last name Burnitt. For the veterans among your Burnitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnitt lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Burnitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Burnitt in 1956 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnitt 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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