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Burla Family History

Burla 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: Bula, Bulla, Burda, Burl, Burba, Burka, Mura, Bury, Bara, Barca

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Where is the Burla family from?

You can see how Burla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Burla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Burla families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Burla's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Burla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burla 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 Burla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burla. 24% of Burla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burla women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Burla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burla 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Burla. 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 120 military records available for the last name Burla. For the veterans among your Burla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Burla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Burla in 1964 was 90, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burla 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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