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Burkemo Family History

Burkemo 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: Burkett, Burke, Burkel, Burkeen, Barkema, Burkey, Buikema, Burket

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkemo 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 Burkemo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burkemo. 100% of Burkemo men worked as a Painter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Burkemo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkemo 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Burkemo. 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 6 military records available for the last name Burkemo. For the veterans among your Burkemo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkemo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Burkemo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Burkemo in 1961 was 60, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkemo 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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