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Bwrke Family History

Bwrke 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: Berke, Burke, Birke, Borke, Barke, Barre, Blake, Brake, Barker, Berk

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Where is the Bwrke family from?

You can see how Bwrke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bwrke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Bwrke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bwrke families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bwrke's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bwrke families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Bwrke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bwrke 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bwrke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bwrke. For the veterans among your Bwrke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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