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Burlin Name Meaning

English: variant of Burling . Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German Berlin .

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


Similar surnames: Burdin, Burgin, Burling, Curlin, Bruin, Burden, Curling, Burman

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Where is the Burlin family from?

You can see how Burlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Burlin families living in Derbyshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Burlin's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Burlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burlin. 100% of Burlin 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Burlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlin 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 817 immigration records available for the last name Burlin. 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 627 military records available for the last name Burlin. For the veterans among your Burlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Burlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Burlin in 1961 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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