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Burnk Family History

Burnk 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: Burns, Burak, Burk, Burck, Bunk, Burek, Burno, Burne, Burn, Turk

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Where is the Burnk family from?

You can see how Burnk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Burnk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Burnk families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burnk's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Burnk families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burnk 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 248 census records available for the last name Burnk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnk 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Burnk. 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 21 military records available for the last name Burnk. For the veterans among your Burnk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnk lifespan?

Average Burnk life expectancy in 1971 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burnk 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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