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Buerki Family History

Buerki 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: Burki, Buerk, Berke, Berk, Bieri, Burke, Berka, Buer, Berko, Burk

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Where is the Buerki family from?

You can see how Buerki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buerki family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Buerki families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Buerki's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Buerki families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buerki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Buerki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buerki. 100% of Buerki men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Buerki women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Buerki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Buerki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buerki 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Buerki. 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 67 military records available for the last name Buerki. For the veterans among your Buerki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buerki lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Buerki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Buerki in 1963 was 75, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buerki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buerki 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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