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Burkenmeier Family History

Burkenmeier 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: Berkemeier, Burgmeier, Brunmeier, Bultemeier, Burkemper, Berkemeyer

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Where is the Burkenmeier family from?

You can see how Burkenmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkenmeier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Burkenmeier families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Burkenmeier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Burkenmeier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Burkenmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkenmeier 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 Burkenmeier. 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 Burkenmeier. For the veterans among your Burkenmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkenmeier lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Burkenmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Burkenmeier in 1979 was 71, and 75 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkenmeier 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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