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Burlea Family History

Burlea 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, Burlew, Burger, Barley, Butler, Buller, Burden, Murley

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Where is the Burlea family from?

You can see how Burlea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlea family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burlea families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Burlea family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burlea's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Burlea families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Burlea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlea 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Burlea. 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 14 military records available for the last name Burlea. For the veterans among your Burlea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlea lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Burlea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Burlea in 1963 was 80, and 59 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burlea 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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