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Burlend Family History

Burlend 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: Burland, Burden, Buren, Bullen, Berland, Burling, Burley, Burlin

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Where is the Burlend family from?

You can see how Burlend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlend family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Burlend families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Burlend's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burlend families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burlend surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burlend ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burlend. 100% of Burlend women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Burlend family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Burlend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlend 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Burlend. 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 6 military records available for the last name Burlend. For the veterans among your Burlend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlend lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Burlend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Burlend in 1972 was 39, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burlend

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burlend 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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