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Buerkel Family History

Buerkel Surname 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: Burkel, Berkel, Turkel, Berke, Burke, Berkes, Berkey, Buckel, Buecker

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Where is the Buerkel family from?

You can see how Buerkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buerkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buerkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Buerkel families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Buerkel's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Buerkel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buerkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Buerkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buerkel. 67% of Buerkel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Buerkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Buerkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buerkel 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Buerkel. 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 64 military records available for the last name Buerkel. For the veterans among your Buerkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buerkel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Buerkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Buerkel in 1955 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buerkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buerkel 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.

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