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Burkenbine Family History

Burkenbine 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: Burbine, Berkebile, Barrentine, Barentine, Turrentine, Burkins

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Where is the Burkenbine family from?

You can see how Burkenbine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkenbine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkenbine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Burkenbine family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Burkenbine's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Burkenbine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkenbine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burkenbine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burkenbine. 34% of Burkenbine men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Burkenbine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkenbine 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Burkenbine. 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 83 military records available for the last name Burkenbine. For the veterans among your Burkenbine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkenbine lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Burkenbine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Burkenbine in 1974 was 70, and 62 in 2002.

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