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Burkman Family History

Burkman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bergmann Swedish and Dutch Bergman. Americanized form of German Burgmann and its Dutch cognate Burgman.

Americanized form of German Burkmann: variant of Burk. English: variant of Burman.

This surname has apparently died out in Britain.

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


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Where is the Burkman family from?

You can see how Burkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Burkman families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Burkman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burkman families in 1891.
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What did your Burkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burkman. 100% of Burkman men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Burkman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Burkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkman 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 656 immigration records available for the last name Burkman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burkman. For the veterans among your Burkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Burkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Burkman in 1962 was 85, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkman 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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