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Burkeen Family History

Burkeen Surname Meaning

American pet form of Irish Burke not found as a surname in Ireland.

Possibly an altered form of Swiss German Bürgin (see Burgin).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burkeen family from?

You can see how Burkeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkeen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burkeen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Burkeen families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Burkeen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Burkeen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkeen 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 Burkeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burkeen. 37% of Burkeen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Burkeen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burkeen were Farm Laborer and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Helper
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Burkeen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burkeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkeen 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Burkeen. 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 599 military records available for the last name Burkeen. For the veterans among your Burkeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkeen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Burkeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Burkeen in 1960 was 36, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkeen 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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