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Burkel Family History

Burkel Surname Meaning

German (also Bürkel): from a pet form of one of the various personal names beginning with the element Burg- or Burk- for example Burkhard (see Burkhart).

It is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Burkel family from?

You can see how Burkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Burkel families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Burkel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Burkel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkel 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 Burkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burkel. 22% of Burkel men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Burkel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burkel were Labor and Tobacco Worker.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Tobacco Worker
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkel 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Burkel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burkel. For the veterans among your Burkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Burkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Burkel in 1958 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkel 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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