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Burletson Family History

Burletson Surname Meaning

Perhaps a metathesized form of Brusselton (Durham) or possibly an altered form of Burniston (in Pickering Lythe NR Yorks).

Redmonds Dictionary of Yorks Surnames records a Gyles Byrlason of Pickering (NR Yorks) in 1498.

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


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Where is the Burletson family from?

You can see how Burletson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burletson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Burletson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Burletson families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burletson's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Burletson families in 1891.
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What did your Burletson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burletson. 100% of Burletson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Burletson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burletson 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Burletson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Burletson. For the veterans among your Burletson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burletson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1981, in the United States, Burletson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Burletson in 1978 was 87, and 89 in 1981.

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