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Burkhamer Family History

Burkhamer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bürkheimer (see Burkheimer).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burkhamer family from?

You can see how Burkhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkhamer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkhamer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Burkhamer families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Burkhamer's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Burkhamer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkhamer 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 Burkhamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burkhamer. 82% of Burkhamer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Burkhamer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burkhamer were Machinist and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

What Burkhamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Burkhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkhamer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Burkhamer. 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 172 military records available for the last name Burkhamer. For the veterans among your Burkhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkhamer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Burkhamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Burkhamer in 1962 was 37, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkhamer 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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