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Burleyson Family History

Burleyson 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, Burgeson, Burlison, Burley, Burson, Bryson, Berenson

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Where is the Burleyson family from?

You can see how Burleyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burleyson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Burleyson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Burleyson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burleyson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Burleyson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burleyson 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 Burleyson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Spare Hand and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burleyson. 20% of Burleyson men worked as a Spare Hand and 100% of Burleyson women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Spare Hand
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Weaver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Burleyson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burleyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burleyson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Burleyson. 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 351 military records available for the last name Burleyson. For the veterans among your Burleyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burleyson lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Burleyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Burleyson in 1941 was 29, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burleyson 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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