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Burkhead Family History

Burkhead Surname Meaning

English: variant of Birkhead (see Birkett). Americanized form of German Burkhart.

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


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Where is the Burkhead family from?

You can see how Burkhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkhead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkhead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Burkhead families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Burkhead's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Burkhead families in 1891.
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What did your Burkhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burkhead. 26% of Burkhead men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Burkhead women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burkhead were Farming and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Burkhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkhead 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Burkhead. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Burkhead. For the veterans among your Burkhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkhead lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Burkhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Burkhead in 1948 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkhead 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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