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Burleman Family History

Burleman 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: Burman, Burgman, Wurdeman, Bullerman, Boleman, Boreman, Bultman

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Where is the Burleman family from?

You can see how Burleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burleman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Burleman families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Burleman families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burleman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Burleman families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burleman 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 38 census records available for the last name Burleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burleman 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Burleman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Burleman. For the veterans among your Burleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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