This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Burkwitch family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Burkwitch Family History

Burkwitch 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: Burich, Beckwith, Burwick, Markwith, Burkitt, Burtch, Bursch, Burkett

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Burkwitch family from?

You can see how Burkwitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkwitch family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Burkwitch families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Burkwitch's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Burkwitch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkwitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Burkwitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Burkwitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkwitch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Burkwitch

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Burkwitch. 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.

View all Burkwitch immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Burkwitch. For the veterans among your Burkwitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Burkwitch military records

You've only scratched the surface of Burkwitch family history

Discover More

What is the average Burkwitch lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Burkwitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Burkwitch in 1981 was 79, and 93 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burkwitch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkwitch 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Burkwitch family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial