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Burkheiser Family History

Burkheiser 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: Berkheiser, Burkheimer, Berkheimer, Werkheiser, Burkhalter, Burgmeier

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Where is the Burkheiser family from?

You can see how Burkheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkheiser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkheiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Burkheiser family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Burkheiser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Burkheiser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkheiser 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 Burkheiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burkheiser. 100% of Burkheiser men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Burkheiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Burkheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkheiser 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Burkheiser. 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 136 military records available for the last name Burkheiser. For the veterans among your Burkheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkheiser lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Burkheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Burkheiser in 1961 was 53, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burkheiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkheiser 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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