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Burkelund Family History

Burkelund 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: Burklund, Burkland, Birkeland, Buckland, Breland, Burland, Bjorklund

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Where is the Burkelund family from?

You can see how Burkelund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkelund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Burkelund families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burkelund's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burkelund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkelund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Burkelund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkelund 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Burkelund. 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 2 military records available for the last name Burkelund. For the veterans among your Burkelund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkelund lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Burkelund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Burkelund in 1964 was 77, and 65 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkelund 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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