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Burkich Family History

Burkich 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: Burich, Bursch, Burch, Barich, Burkins, Urich, Jurich, Burki, Brich

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Where is the Burkich family from?

You can see how Burkich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Burkich families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burkich's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Burkich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burkich ancestors do for a living?

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

What Burkich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Burkich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkich 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Burkich. 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 12 military records available for the last name Burkich. For the veterans among your Burkich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Burkich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Burkich in 1965 was 69, and 74 in 2002.

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