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Buerkley Family History

Buerkley 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: Burkley, Berkley, Buerkle, Buckley, Berley, Burley, Beckley, Berkey

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Where is the Buerkley family from?

You can see how Buerkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buerkley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buerkley families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Buerkley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Buerkley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Buerkley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buerkley 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 Buerkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buerkley. 100% of Buerkley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Buerkley women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Buerkley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Buerkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buerkley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Buerkley. 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 22 military records available for the last name Buerkley. For the veterans among your Buerkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buerkley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Buerkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Buerkley in 1965 was 71, and 60 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buerkley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buerkley 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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