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Burlson Family History

Burlson 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: Burson, Bulson, Burleson, Burlison, Burston, Bullion, Belson, Burlin

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Where is the Burlson family from?

You can see how Burlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burlson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Burlson families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Burlson's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Burlson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burlson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burlson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burlson. 45% of Burlson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burlson women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Inspector
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Burlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Burlson. 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 65 military records available for the last name Burlson. For the veterans among your Burlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Burlson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Burlson in 1980 was 67, and 68 in 2001.

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