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Burkenfield Family History

Burkenfield 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: Birkenfeld, Greenfield, Butterfield, Burfield, Barnfield, Kenfield

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkenfield 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 20 census records available for the last name Burkenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkenfield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Burkenfield. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Burkenfield. For the veterans among your Burkenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkenfield lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Burkenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Burkenfield in 1969 was 67, and 38 in 1987.

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