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Burkely Family History

Burkely 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: Burkel, Burkey, Turkel, Burkett, Blakely, Burrell, Burney, Burke

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Where is the Burkely family from?

You can see how Burkely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkely family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Burkely family living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Burkely's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Burkely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkely 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 123 census records available for the last name Burkely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkely 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Burkely. 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 Burkely. For the veterans among your Burkely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkely lifespan?

Average Burkely life expectancy in 1999 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkely 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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