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Burky Family History

Burky Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Bürki (see Burki).

German (Bürky): rare variant of Swiss German Bürki (see Burki).

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


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Where is the Burky family from?

You can see how Burky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Burky families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Burky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burky families in 1911.
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What did your Burky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Burky. 100% of Burky men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burky 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Burky. 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 302 military records available for the last name Burky. For the veterans among your Burky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burky lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Burky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Burky in 1954 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burky 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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