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Burkhouse Family History

Burkhouse 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: Barnhouse, Parkhouse, Outhouse, Brickhouse, Brouse, Buckhout

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Where is the Burkhouse family from?

You can see how Burkhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkhouse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burkhouse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Burkhouse families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Burkhouse's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Burkhouse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkhouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burkhouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burkhouse. 39% of Burkhouse men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Burkhouse women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burkhouse were Teacher and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Burkhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkhouse 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Burkhouse. 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 202 military records available for the last name Burkhouse. For the veterans among your Burkhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkhouse lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Burkhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Burkhouse in 1959 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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