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Origins of the Burlinson surname

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Where do most Burlinsons live?

In 1921, most Burlinsons lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Burlinsons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,500 records for the Burlinson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Burlinsons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Burlinson first names?

  • Thomas
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Burlinsons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Burlinsons in 1921
Dressmaker

13

House Keeper

6

General Servant

5

Housekeeper

5

Charwoman

4

Common Male occupations for Burlinsons in 1921
Joiner

18

Blacksmith

15

Coal Miner

11

Bricklayer

9

Shipwright

9

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