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Burkam Family History

Burkam 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: Burham, Burka, Burkham, Burnam, Burnham, Burcham, Buras, Bream, Burke

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Where is the Burkam family from?

You can see how Burkam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Burkam families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Burkam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burkam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkam 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 Burkam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burkam. 40% of Burkam men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burkam women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Burkam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burkam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkam 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Burkam. 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 111 military records available for the last name Burkam. For the veterans among your Burkam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkam lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Burkam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Burkam in 1958 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkam 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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