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Burler Family History

Burler Surname Meaning

For a burler, someone who dressed cloth by removing knots and extraneous particles from an agent derivative of Middle English burle ‘to burl’.

This term originates from Middle English burle and Old French bourle meaning ‘flock of wool’.

Burling is an important process in the textile industry as it ensures the quality and smoothness of the fabric.

The practice has historical significance as it has contributed to advancements in cloth production techniques over the centuries.

See also Burrel for related terminology and concepts in textile processing.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Burler family from?

You can see how Burler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Burler families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Burler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burler families in 1891.
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What did your Burler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burler. 100% of Burler men worked as a Builders Labourer and 84% of Burler 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%

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Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Burler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burler 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Burler. 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 250 military records available for the last name Burler. For the veterans among your Burler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1975, in the United States, Burler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Burler in 1971 was 33, and 63 in 1975.

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