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Burkhalder Family History

Burkhalder 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: Burkhalter, Burkholder, Buckhalter, Burkhammer, Burckhalter

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Where is the Burkhalder family from?

You can see how Burkhalder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkhalder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burkhalder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Burkhalder families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 65% of all the recorded Burkhalder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Burkhalder families in 1880.
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What did your Burkhalder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burkhalder. 22% of Burkhalder men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Burkhalder women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burkhalder were Salesman and Music Teacher. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Music Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Burkhalder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkhalder 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Burkhalder. 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 36 military records available for the last name Burkhalder. For the veterans among your Burkhalder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkhalder lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Burkhalder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Burkhalder in 1970 was 64, and 90 in 1999.

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