This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Burkamp family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Burkamp Family History

Burkamp 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: Aukamp, Burnap, Bergkamp, Burham, Bomkamp, Bouwkamp, Burkart, Burka

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Burkamp family from?

You can see how Burkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Burkamp families living in Wisconsin. This was about 39% of all the recorded Burkamp's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Burkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Burkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burkamp. 50% of Burkamp men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Burkamp | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Labor
    25%

What Burkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Burkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkamp census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Burkamp

Passenger Lists

There are 109 immigration records available for the last name Burkamp. 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.

View all Burkamp immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Burkamp. For the veterans among your Burkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Burkamp military records

You've only scratched the surface of Burkamp family history

Discover More

What is the average Burkamp lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Burkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Burkamp in 1969 was 71, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burkamp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkamp 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Burkamp family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial