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Burkhardt Family History

Burkhardt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Burkhart.

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


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Where is the Burkhardt family from?

You can see how Burkhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Burkhardt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Burkhardt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Burkhardt families in 1891.
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What did your Burkhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burkhardt. 67% of Burkhardt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Household Work
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Burkhardt. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Burkhardt. For the veterans among your Burkhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkhardt lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Burkhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Burkhardt in 1941 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkhardt 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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