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Buerkey Family History

Buerkey 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: Berkey, Burkey, Berke, Berley, Burney, Burke, Burley, Berkes, Buecker

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Where is the Buerkey family from?

You can see how Buerkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buerkey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buerkey family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Buerkey's in USA. California had the highest population of Buerkey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buerkey 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 38 census records available for the last name Buerkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buerkey 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 Buerkey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Buerkey. For the veterans among your Buerkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buerkey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1973, in the United States, Buerkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Buerkey in 1968 was 86, and 82 in 1973.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buerkey 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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