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Burlinson Family History

Burlinson Surname Meaning

see Burletson.

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


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Where is the Burlinson family from?

You can see how Burlinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burlinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 175 Burlinson families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burlinson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Burlinson families in 1891.
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What did your Burlinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burlinson. 40% of Burlinson men worked as a Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and 83% of Burlinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burlinson were Crinema Operator and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    40%
  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Crinema Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Burlinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlinson 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Burlinson. 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 335 military records available for the last name Burlinson. For the veterans among your Burlinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlinson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Burlinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Burlinson in 1963 was 74, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burlinson 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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