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Burslow Family History

Burslow 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: Burklow, Burston, Barlow, Burson, Bursley, Buelow, Barstow, Bartlow

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Where is the Burslow family from?

You can see how Burslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burslow family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Burslow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Burslow families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Burslow's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Burslow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burslow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Burslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burslow 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Burslow. 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 1 military records available for the last name Burslow. For the veterans among your Burslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burslow lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burslow 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burslow

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