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Burlison Family History

Burlison Surname Meaning

English (northern): variant of Burleson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burlison family from?

You can see how Burlison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burlison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 58 Burlison families living in Durham. This was about 44% of all the recorded Burlison's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Burlison families in 1891.
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What did your Burlison 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 Burlison. 43% of Burlison men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Burlison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burlison were Printers Warehouseman and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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
    43%
  • Paper Keeper Admiralty
    29%
  • Printers Warehouseman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Daily Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 324 immigration records available for the last name Burlison. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Burlison. For the veterans among your Burlison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlison lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Burlison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Burlison in 1954 was 33, and 65 in 2004.

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