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Buirke Family History

Buirke 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: Burke, Birke, Quirke, Berke, Burge, Beilke, Birk, Birky, Quirk, Borke

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Where is the Buirke family from?

You can see how Buirke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buirke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Buirke families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Buirke families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Buirke's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Buirke families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buirke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Buirke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buirke 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Buirke. 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 2 military records available for the last name Buirke. For the veterans among your Buirke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buirke lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buirke 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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