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Burckley Family History

Burckley 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: Buckley, Burkley, Bickley, Burley, Beckley, Bursley, Burnley, Bucklew

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Where is the Burckley family from?

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

What did your Burckley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burckley. 100% of Burckley men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Burckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burckley 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Burckley. 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 49 military records available for the last name Burckley. For the veterans among your Burckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burckley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Burckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Burckley in 1958 was 67, and 88 in 2002.

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