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Buerkert Family History

Buerkert 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: Burkert, Burkett, Benkert, Buecker, Beckert, Berkery, Bueker

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buerkert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Buerkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buerkert 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Buerkert. 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 18 military records available for the last name Buerkert. For the veterans among your Buerkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buerkert lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Buerkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Buerkert in 1973 was 90, and 49 in 2002.

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