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Beurskens Family History

Beurskens 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: Berkes, Behrens, Burkins, Berken, Burken, Berens, Burkes, Burston

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Where is the Beurskens family from?

You can see how Beurskens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beurskens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beurskens family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beurskens's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Beurskens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beurskens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beurskens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beurskens. 100% of Beurskens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beurskens women worked as a Cleaner.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cleaner
    100%

What Beurskens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Beurskens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beurskens 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Beurskens. 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 44 military records available for the last name Beurskens. For the veterans among your Beurskens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beurskens lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Beurskens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beurskens in 1971 was 69, and 93 in 2003.

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