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Burklund Family History

Burklund Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Björklund and Norwegian Bjørklund (see Bjorklund).

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


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Where is the Burklund family from?

You can see how Burklund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burklund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burklund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Burklund family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Burklund's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burklund families in 1891.
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What did your Burklund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burklund. 38% of Burklund men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Burklund women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burklund were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burklund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burklund 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Burklund. 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 364 military records available for the last name Burklund. For the veterans among your Burklund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burklund lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Burklund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Burklund in 1964 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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