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Burlon Family History

Burlon 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, Burlin, Burton, Buron, Burdon, Burgon, Baron, Berlin, Burston

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Where is the Burlon family from?

You can see how Burlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burlon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Burlon family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burlon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Burlon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burlon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burlon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burlon. 25% of Burlon men worked as a Presser and 60% of Burlon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burlon were Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Presser
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Burlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlon 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Burlon. 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 847 military records available for the last name Burlon. For the veterans among your Burlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Burlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Burlon in 1964 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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