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Burkeley Family History

Burkeley 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: Berkeley, Bulkeley, Burkley, Buckley, Burley, Bursley, Burnley

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Where is the Burkeley family from?

You can see how Burkeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkeley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Burkeley families living in California. This was about 71% of all the recorded Burkeley's in USA. California had the highest population of Burkeley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkeley 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 121 census records available for the last name Burkeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkeley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Burkeley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Burkeley. For the veterans among your Burkeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkeley lifespan?

Average Burkeley life expectancy in 1987 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkeley 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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