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Burket Name Meaning

English: variant of Burkett . This surname is now rare in Britain. German: variant of Burkhart .

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


Similar surnames: Burkett, Burke, Burkert, Burkart, Burkes, Burkey, Burkel, Burken

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Where is the Burket family from?

You can see how Burket families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burket family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burket families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Burket families living in Durham. This was about 32% of all the recorded Burket's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Burket families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burket surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burket ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burket. 21% of Burket men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Burket women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burket were Labor and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    4%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Burket. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burket 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Burket. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Burket. For the veterans among your Burket ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burket lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Burket life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Burket in 1947 was 24, and 78 in 2004.

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