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Burelle Family History

Burelle 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: Burell, Belle, Burrell, Bursell, Burwell, Nuelle, Boutelle, Burkle

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Where is the Burelle family from?

You can see how Burelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 111 Burelle families living in Quebec. This was about 87% of all the recorded Burelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Burelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Burelle. 60% of Burelle men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Journalier
    14%
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What Burelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Burelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burelle 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Burelle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Burelle. For the veterans among your Burelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burelle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Burelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Burelle in 1962 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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