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Burkens Family History

Burkens 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: Burkins, Burken, Burkes, Burgess, Burden, Burkett, Buren, Burns

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Where is the Burkens family from?

You can see how Burkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Burkens families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Burkens's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Burkens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burkens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Burkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkens 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Burkens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Burkens. For the veterans among your Burkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Burkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Burkens in 1968 was 73, and 90 in 1994.

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