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Buraker Family History

Buraker 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: Buroker, Braker, Buracker, Burker, Baker, Burger, Brake, Barker

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Where is the Buraker family from?

You can see how Buraker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buraker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Buraker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Buraker family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Buraker's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Buraker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buraker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buraker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Buraker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buraker 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Buraker. 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 Buraker. For the veterans among your Buraker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buraker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Buraker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Buraker in 1966 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

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