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Burlein Family History

Burlein Name 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: Burlin, Berlin, Burden, Buren, Bullen, Burling, Burley, Burdin

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Where is the Burlein family from?

You can see how Burlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Burlein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Burlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burlein families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burlein. 67% of Burlein men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Manager
    34%
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Burlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlein 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Burlein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 266 military records available for the last name Burlein. For the veterans among your Burlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Burlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Burlein in 1962 was 71, and 80 in 1998.

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