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Burkis Family History

Burkis 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: Burkins, Burki, Burris, Burkes, Burks, Burtis, Boris, Curtis, Burns

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Where is the Burkis family from?

You can see how Burkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burkis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Burkis families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Burkis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burkis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkis 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 Burkis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Burkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkis 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Burkis. 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 89 military records available for the last name Burkis. For the veterans among your Burkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Burkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Burkis in 1965 was 76, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkis 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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