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Burlins Family History

Burlins 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: Burling, Burlin, Burkins, Bullins, Berlin, Burns, Bullis, Burdin

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You can see how Burlins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Burlins family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Burlins's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Burlins families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Burlins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlins 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 Burlins. 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 1 military records available for the last name Burlins. For the veterans among your Burlins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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