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Burlason Family History

Burlason 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: Burleson, Burlison, Burson, Burgeson, Bulson, Burnison, Purgason

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Where is the Burlason family from?

You can see how Burlason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlason family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burlason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Burlason family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Burlason's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Burlason families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burlason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Burlason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlason 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Burlason. 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 52 military records available for the last name Burlason. For the veterans among your Burlason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlason lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Burlason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Burlason in 1968 was 60, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burlason 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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