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Burklow Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Borkulo via the intermediate form Burkelow (see Barkalow ). Compare Burkleo .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Burkley, Burkle, Barkalow, Burkeen, Barklow, Berhow, Buckson

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Where is the Burklow family from?

You can see how Burklow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burklow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Burklow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Burklow families living in Derbyshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Burklow's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Burklow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burklow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burklow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burklow. 31% of Burklow men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Burklow women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burklow were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burklow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burklow 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Burklow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 524 military records available for the last name Burklow. For the veterans among your Burklow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burklow lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Burklow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Burklow in 1941 was 28, and 88 in 2004.

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