About Burlak
The surname Burlak is of Russian origin and is derived from the word "burlak," which refers to a type of laborer or boatman in Russia. Burlaks were typically involved in the transportation of goods along rivers and canals, often pulling barges or boats by hand. Therefore, the surname Burlak is likely to have been originally given to individuals who worked in this occupation or had ancestors who did.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burlak based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Burlak in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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