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Brurley Family History

Brurley Surname 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: Burley, Bruley, Brumley, Barley, Murley, Turley, Berley, Gurley

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Where is the Brurley family from?

You can see how Brurley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brurley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Brurley families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Brurley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brurley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brurley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Brurley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brurley 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Brurley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brurley. For the veterans among your Brurley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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