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Burlay Family History

Burlay 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: Burley, Bury, Barley, Barlas, Murley, Turley, Berley, Murray, Gurley

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Where is the Burlay family from?

You can see how Burlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Burlay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Burlay family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burlay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Burlay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burlay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Burlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlay 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Burlay. 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 18 military records available for the last name Burlay. For the veterans among your Burlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlay lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Burlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Burlay in 1980 was 70, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burlay 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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