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Burkham Family History

Burkham Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burkham family from?

You can see how Burkham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Burkham families living in Durham. This was about 16% of all the recorded Burkham's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Burkham families in 1891.
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What did your Burkham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burkham. 100% of Burkham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Burkham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burkham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkham 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Burkham. 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 352 military records available for the last name Burkham. For the veterans among your Burkham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Burkham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Burkham in 1963 was 68, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkham 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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