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Bourkney Family History

Bourkney Name 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: Courtney, Bourne, Burney, Journey, Burkey, Burkley, Bourke, Torney

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Where is the Bourkney family from?

You can see how Bourkney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourkney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bourkney families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourkney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bourkney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourkney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bourkney ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bourkney ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Bourkney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourkney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bourkney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Bourkney. For the veterans among your Bourkney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourkney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bourkney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bourkney in 1969 was 71, and 69 in 2004.

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