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Burkhammer Family History

Burkhammer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bürkheimer (see Burkheimer).

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


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Where is the Burkhammer family from?

You can see how Burkhammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkhammer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkhammer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Burkhammer families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Burkhammer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Burkhammer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkhammer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burkhammer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burkhammer. 60% of Burkhammer men worked as a Laborer and 54% of Burkhammer women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burkhammer were New Worker and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Meter Reader
    5%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    54%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burkhammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkhammer 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 Burkhammer. 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 208 military records available for the last name Burkhammer. For the veterans among your Burkhammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkhammer lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Burkhammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Burkhammer in 1949 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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