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Burelison Family History

Burelison 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: Burlison, Burleson, Burnison, Burson, Murchison, Bullion, Belson

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Where is the Burelison family from?

You can see how Burelison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burelison family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Burelison families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Burelison's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Burelison families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Burelison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burelison 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Burelison. 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 20 military records available for the last name Burelison. For the veterans among your Burelison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burelison lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Burelison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Burelison in 1976 was 69, and 40 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burelison 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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