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Burlet Family History

Burlet 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: Burley, Burnet, Burket, Burget, Burlew, Barlet, Burger, Barley

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Where is the Burlet family from?

You can see how Burlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burlet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Burlet families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burlet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burlet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burlet 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 Burlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burlet. 50% of Burlet men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Burlet women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burlet were Manager and Laborer.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Burlet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Burlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlet 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Burlet. 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 68 military records available for the last name Burlet. For the veterans among your Burlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Burlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Burlet in 1965 was 92, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burlet 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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