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Burlock Family History

Burlock Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Bullock. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Burlock family from?

You can see how Burlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burlock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 35 Burlock families living in New Brunswick. This was about 92% of all the recorded Burlock's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Burlock families in 1911.
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What did your Burlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Burlock. 79% of Burlock men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    79%
  • Laborer
    22%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Burlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlock 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Burlock. 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 344 military records available for the last name Burlock. For the veterans among your Burlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlock lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Burlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burlock in 1959 was 48, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burlock ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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