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Burtley Family History

Burtley 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: Burley, Bartley, Bursley, Burnley, Burkley, Hartley, Barley, Butler

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Where is the Burtley family from?

You can see how Burtley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burtley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Burtley families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Burtley's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Burtley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burtley 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 Burtley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burtley. 64% of Burtley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Burtley women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    64%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Burtley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burtley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtley 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Burtley. 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 87 military records available for the last name Burtley. For the veterans among your Burtley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Burtley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Burtley in 1976 was 60, and 45 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burtley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burtley 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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