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Burlew Name Meaning

Probably a variant of Burley 1 or

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Burley, Brew, Byrley, Furlow, Kurle, Bursley, Bulen, Curles, Burnes

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Where is the Burlew family from?

You can see how Burlew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burlew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Burlew families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Burlew's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Burlew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burlew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burlew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burlew. 26% of Burlew men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Burlew women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burlew were Proprietor and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Burlew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlew 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Burlew. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burlew. For the veterans among your Burlew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlew lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Burlew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Burlew in 1944 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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