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Burkheimer Family History

Burkheimer Surname Meaning

German (Bürkheimer): habitational name for someone from either of two places called Burkheim in Baden and Bavaria.

Compare Burkhamer and Burkhammer.

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


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Where is the Burkheimer family from?

You can see how Burkheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkheimer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Burkheimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Burkheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Burkheimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkheimer 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 Burkheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burkheimer. 44% of Burkheimer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Lawyer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burkheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkheimer 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Burkheimer. 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 235 military records available for the last name Burkheimer. For the veterans among your Burkheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkheimer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Burkheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Burkheimer in 1951 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkheimer 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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