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Burtner Family History

Burtner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bortner and possibly also of Pörtner (see Portner) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Burtner family from?

You can see how Burtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burtner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Burtner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Burtner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burtner families in 1911.
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What did your Burtner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burtner. 19% of Burtner men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Burtner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burtner were Machinist and Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Burtner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Burtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtner 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Burtner. 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 862 military records available for the last name Burtner. For the veterans among your Burtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Burtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Burtner in 1945 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burtner 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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