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Burkler Family History

Burkler 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: Buckler, Burkle, Burkley, Burker, Burger, Butler, Buckley, Buller

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Where is the Burkler family from?

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

What did your Burkler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Burkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkler 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Burkler. 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 43 military records available for the last name Burkler. For the veterans among your Burkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Burkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Burkler in 1973 was 82, and 66 in 1989.

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