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Burmek Family History

Burmek 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: Burek, Turek, Burger, Burden, Buren, Bulmer, Bucek, Burge, Burney

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Where is the Burmek family from?

You can see how Burmek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burmek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Burmek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Burmek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burmek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burmek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burmek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Burmek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burmek 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Burmek. 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 10 military records available for the last name Burmek. For the veterans among your Burmek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burmek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Burmek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Burmek in 1970 was 85, and 50 in 2003.

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