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Burkarth Family History

Burkarth 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: Burkart, Burkhart, Burkard, Burgart, Burkert, Burkett, Burnworth

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Where is the Burkarth family from?

You can see how Burkarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkarth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burkarth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Burkarth families living in Missouri. This was about 96% of all the recorded Burkarth's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Burkarth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkarth 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 Burkarth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Florist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burkarth. 100% of Burkarth men worked as a Baker and 50% of Burkarth women worked as a Florist.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Florist
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Burkarth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Burkarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkarth 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Burkarth. 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 83 military records available for the last name Burkarth. For the veterans among your Burkarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkarth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Burkarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Burkarth in 1962 was 88, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkarth 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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