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Burkins Family History

Burkins Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Burkin.

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


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Where is the Burkins family from?

You can see how Burkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Burkins families living in Durham. This was about 28% of all the recorded Burkins's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Burkins families in 1891.
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What did your Burkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burkins. 100% of Burkins 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkins 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Burkins. 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 513 military records available for the last name Burkins. For the veterans among your Burkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkins lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Burkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Burkins in 1942 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkins 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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