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Burwinkle Family History

Burwinkle 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: Brindle, Brinkley, Burbine, Brickle, Winkle, Burkle, Trinkle, Burwick

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Where is the Burwinkle family from?

You can see how Burwinkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burwinkle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burwinkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Burwinkle families living in Ohio. This was about 65% of all the recorded Burwinkle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Burwinkle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burwinkle 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 Burwinkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burwinkle. 50% of Burwinkle men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Burwinkle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Burwinkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burwinkle 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Burwinkle. 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 55 military records available for the last name Burwinkle. For the veterans among your Burwinkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burwinkle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Burwinkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Burwinkle in 1964 was 70, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burwinkle 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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