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Burlette Family History

Burlette 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: Burnette, Burkette, Burdette, Sublette, Burkett, Surette, Parlette

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Where is the Burlette family from?

You can see how Burlette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burlette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Burlette families living in Indiana. This was about 35% of all the recorded Burlette's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Burlette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burlette 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 Burlette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burlette. 72% of Burlette men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Burlette women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Burlette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Burlette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlette 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Burlette. 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 71 military records available for the last name Burlette. For the veterans among your Burlette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlette lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Burlette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Burlette in 1976 was 30, and 34 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burlette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burlette 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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