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Burl Family History

Burl Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English birle borle ‘cup bearer butler’ (Old English byr(e)le).

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


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Where is the Burl family from?

You can see how Burl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Burl families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Burl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burl families in 1891.
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What did your Burl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burl. 100% of Burl men worked as a Motor Driver and 95% of Burl 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Burl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burl 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Burl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burl. For the veterans among your Burl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burl lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Burl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Burl in 1955 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burl 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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