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Burkes Family History

Burkes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Birks.

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


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Where is the Burkes family from?

You can see how Burkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Burkes families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Burkes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burkes families in 1911.
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What did your Burkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burkes. 30% of Burkes men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Burkes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burkes were Farm Laborer and 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Burkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkes 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Burkes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Burkes. For the veterans among your Burkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkes lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Burkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burkes in 1954 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkes 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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