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Burkall Family History

Burkall 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: Burrell, Bursell, Burwell, Burkel, Burkle, Burkart, Burka, Burnell

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Where is the Burkall family from?

You can see how Burkall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Burkall families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burkall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Burkall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkall 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 85 census records available for the last name Burkall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkall 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Burkall. 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 12 military records available for the last name Burkall. For the veterans among your Burkall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Burkall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Burkall in 1964 was 70, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkall 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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