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Burko Family History

Burko 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: Burke, Turko, Berko, Burk, Burgo, Burdo, Buro, Barko, Burpo, Burki

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Where is the Burko family from?

You can see how Burko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burko family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Burko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Burko families living in New York. This was about 17% of all the recorded Burko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burko 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 Burko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burko. 34% of Burko men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Burko women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burko were Miner and Housewife. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burko 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Burko. 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 178 military records available for the last name Burko. For the veterans among your Burko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Burko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Burko in 1964 was 73, and 87 in 2003.

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