Burkell Family History

Burkell Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Burrell, Bursell, Burwell, Burkel, Burnell, Burell, Barkell, Burdell, Turkel, Burkett

6,000 record(s) for Burkell

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
216	Military Records
194	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Burkell family from?

You can see how Burkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burkell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 13 Burkell families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Burkell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Burkell families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burkell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burkell.

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

Salesman

43%

Farmer

29%

Carpenter

29%

What Burkell family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Burkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 194 immigration records available for the last name Burkell. 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.

Military Records

There are 216 military records available for the last name Burkell. For the veterans among your Burkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Burkell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Burkell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Burkell in 1961 was 65, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.