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Burkards Family History

Burkards 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: Burkard, Bernards, Burkart, Burkhard, Burkhardt, Burgard, Burgardt

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Where is the Burkards family from?

You can see how Burkards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkards family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burkards families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Burkards family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Burkards's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burkards families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Burkards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkards 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Burkards. 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 1 military records available for the last name Burkards. For the veterans among your Burkards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkards lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1988, in the United States, Burkards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Burkards in 1981 was 90, and 40 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkards 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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