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Burleton Family History

Burleton Surname Meaning

from Burlton (Shrops). The place-name is Old English burg ‘earthwork fortification’ + hyll ‘hill’

with the addition of tūn ‘farm village’.

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


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Where is the Burleton family from?

You can see how Burleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burleton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burleton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Burleton families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Burleton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burleton families in 1891.
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What did your Burleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burleton. 50% of Burleton men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Burleton 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

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Market Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burleton 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Burleton. 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 130 military records available for the last name Burleton. For the veterans among your Burleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burleton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Burleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Burleton in 1964 was 87, and 69 in 2003.

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