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Burkeholder Family History

Burkeholder 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: Burkholder, Burkhalter, Burkemper, Burkheimer, Birkhofer, Buehler

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Where is the Burkeholder family from?

You can see how Burkeholder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkeholder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burkeholder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Burkeholder families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burkeholder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Burkeholder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Burkeholder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkeholder 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Burkeholder. 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 96 military records available for the last name Burkeholder. For the veterans among your Burkeholder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkeholder lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2000, in the United States, Burkeholder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Burkeholder in 1952 was 34, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkeholder 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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