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Burkavage Family History

Burkavage 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: Burlage, Burbage, Durivage, Burrage, Savage, Ramage, Burge, Burke

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Where is the Burkavage family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkavage 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 Burkavage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burkavage. 100% of Burkavage men worked as a Miner and 100% of Burkavage women worked as a House Wife.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Burkavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkavage 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Burkavage. 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 22 military records available for the last name Burkavage. For the veterans among your Burkavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkavage lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Burkavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burkavage in 1973 was 58, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkavage 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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