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Burles Family History

Burles Surname Meaning

variant of Burle with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Burles family from?

You can see how Burles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Burles families living in Essex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Burles's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Burles families in 1891.
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What did your Burles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burles. 27% of Burles men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Burles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burles were Plumber fitter and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Compositor
    14%
  • Plumber fitter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Burles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burles 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Burles. 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 454 military records available for the last name Burles. For the veterans among your Burles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burles lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Burles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Burles in 1962 was 72, and 38 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burles 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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