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Burkan Family History

Burkan 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: Burman, Burian, Barkan, Burkman, Burka, Buran, Burken, Burgan, Durkan

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Where is the Burkan family from?

You can see how Burkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burkan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Burkan families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Burkan's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Burkan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkan 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 172 census records available for the last name Burkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkan 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Burkan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Burkan. For the veterans among your Burkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Burkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Burkan in 1955 was 61, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkan 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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