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Burkeland Family History

Burkeland 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: Burkland, Birkeland, Buckland, Breland, Burland, Burklund, Berkland

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Where is the Burkeland family from?

You can see how Burkeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkeland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Burkeland families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burkeland's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Burkeland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkeland 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 Burkeland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burkeland. 100% of Burkeland 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%

What Burkeland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Burkeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkeland 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Burkeland. 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 8 military records available for the last name Burkeland. For the veterans among your Burkeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkeland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Burkeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Burkeland in 1966 was 86, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkeland 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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