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Burlan Family History

Burlan 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: Burman, Burlin, Burland, Furlan, Burian, Buran, Burgan, Berlin, Bryan

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Where is the Burlan family from?

You can see how Burlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Burlan family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burlan's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Burlan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burlan 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 Burlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burlan. 50% of Burlan men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Burlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Burlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlan 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Burlan. 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 34 military records available for the last name Burlan. For the veterans among your Burlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Burlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Burlan in 1966 was 66, and 55 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burlan 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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