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Burkum Family History

Burkum 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: Burnum, Burum, Borum, Burke, Barnum, Barkus, Brum, Beckum, Burk

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Where is the Burkum family from?

You can see how Burkum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burkum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Burkum families living in Wisconsin. This was about 92% of all the recorded Burkum's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Burkum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burkum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burkum. 45% of Burkum men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Burkum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkum 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Burkum. 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 32 military records available for the last name Burkum. For the veterans among your Burkum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Burkum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Burkum in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2002.

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