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Burkfield Family History

Burkfield 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: Burfield, Barfield, Barnfield, Burchfield, Berfield, Barefield

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Where is the Burkfield family from?

You can see how Burkfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkfield family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Burkfield family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Burkfield's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burkfield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkfield 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 Burkfield ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Burkfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Burkfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkfield 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Burkfield. 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 29 military records available for the last name Burkfield. For the veterans among your Burkfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkfield lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Burkfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Burkfield in 1976 was 83, and 62 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burkfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkfield 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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