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Burlank Family History

Burlank 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: Burland, Burbank, Berland, Burling, Blank, Burak, Burman, Burlin

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Where is the Burlank family from?

You can see how Burlank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlank family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burlank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Burlank families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burlank's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Burlank families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Burlank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlank 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Burlank. 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 19 military records available for the last name Burlank. For the veterans among your Burlank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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