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Buerkett Family History

Buerkett 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: Burkett, Beckett, Berrett, Burgett, Birkett, Burnett, Burdett

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Where is the Buerkett family from?

You can see how Buerkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buerkett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Buerkett families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Buerkett's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Buerkett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buerkett 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 59 census records available for the last name Buerkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buerkett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Buerkett. 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 54 military records available for the last name Buerkett. For the veterans among your Buerkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buerkett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Buerkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Buerkett in 1962 was 84, and 37 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buerkett 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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