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Burleen Family History

Burleen 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: Burkeen, Burden, Buren, Bullen, Burley, Burlin, Breen, Boreen, Bulen

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Where is the Burleen family from?

You can see how Burleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burleen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Burleen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Burleen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Burleen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burleen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Burleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burleen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Burleen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Burleen. For the veterans among your Burleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burleen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Burleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Burleen in 1980 was 83, and 83 in 1986.

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