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Buerklin Family History

Buerklin 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: Berlin, Burlin, Bucklin, Berglin, Buerkle, Merklin, Merlin, Berezin

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Where is the Buerklin family from?

You can see how Buerklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buerklin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Buerklin families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Buerklin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Buerklin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buerklin 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 Buerklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Iron Marker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buerklin. 100% of Buerklin men worked as an Iron Marker.

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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

  • Iron Marker
    100%

What Buerklin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Buerklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buerklin 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Buerklin. 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 37 military records available for the last name Buerklin. For the veterans among your Buerklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buerklin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Buerklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Buerklin in 1965 was 85, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buerklin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buerklin 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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