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Burkstresser Family History

Burkstresser 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: Berkstresser, Bergstresser, Berkheiser, Strasser, Burgstahler

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Where is the Burkstresser family from?

You can see how Burkstresser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkstresser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkstresser families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Burkstresser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Burkstresser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Burkstresser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkstresser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Burkstresser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkstresser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Burkstresser. 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 11 military records available for the last name Burkstresser. For the veterans among your Burkstresser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkstresser 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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