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Burlas Family History

Burlas 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: Barlas, Buras, Barbas, Burns, Bras, Bouras, Bullis, Burley, Bula

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Where is the Burlas family from?

You can see how Burlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Burlas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Burlas families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burlas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Burlas families in 1851.
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What did your Burlas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burlas. 50% of Burlas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burlas women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Burlas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Burlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlas 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Burlas. 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 89 military records available for the last name Burlas. For the veterans among your Burlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Burlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Burlas in 1966 was 49, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burlas 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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