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Burkas Family History

Burkas 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: Buras, Burka, Burkes, Burks, Barlas, Barbas, Burns, Bras, Farkas

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Where is the Burkas family from?

You can see how Burkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burkas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Burkas families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Burkas's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Burkas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkas 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 Burkas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burkas. 100% of Burkas men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Burkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkas 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Burkas. 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 84 military records available for the last name Burkas. For the veterans among your Burkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Burkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Burkas in 1966 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkas 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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