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Burly Family History

Burly 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: Bury, Burley, Burry, Burgy, Burl, Burby, Burky, Berry, Sully, Barley

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Where is the Burly family from?

You can see how Burly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Burly families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Burly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burly 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 Burly ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burly 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Burly. 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 958 military records available for the last name Burly. For the veterans among your Burly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Burly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Burly in 1969 was 69, and 96 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burly 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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