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Burquez Family History

Burquez 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: Borquez, Bourque, Basquez, Busque, Bosquez, Burruel, Marquez, Buquet

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Where is the Burquez family from?

You can see how Burquez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burquez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Burquez family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burquez's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Burquez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burquez 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 44 census records available for the last name Burquez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burquez 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Burquez. 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 3 military records available for the last name Burquez. For the veterans among your Burquez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burquez lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Burquez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Burquez in 1966 was 36, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burquez 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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