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Burkner Family History

Burkner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Birkner, Burgner, Burner, Burtner, Burker, Berkner, Buckner, Berner

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Where is the Burkner family from?

You can see how Burkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Burkner families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burkner's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Burkner families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkner 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 Burkner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burkner. 30% of Burkner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Burkner women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burkner were Salesman and Housemaid.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housemaid
    50%

What Burkner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Burkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkner 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Burkner. 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 707 military records available for the last name Burkner. For the veterans among your Burkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Burkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Burkner in 1967 was 67, and 90 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkner 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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