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Burakowski Family History

Burakowski 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: Rakowski, Borkowski, Baranowski, Buczkowski, Bartkowski, Turkowski

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Where is the Burakowski family from?

You can see how Burakowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burakowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Burakowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Burakowski families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Burakowski's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Burakowski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burakowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burakowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burakowski. 100% of Burakowski 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%

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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Burakowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burakowski 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Burakowski. 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 255 military records available for the last name Burakowski. For the veterans among your Burakowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burakowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Burakowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Burakowski in 1963 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burakowski 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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