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Burkette Family History

Burkette Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Burkett.

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


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Where is the Burkette family from?

You can see how Burkette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkette family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burkette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Burkette families living in Tennessee. This was about 37% of all the recorded Burkette's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Burkette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkette 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 Burkette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burkette. 34% of Burkette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burkette women worked as a Manager.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Chauffer
    17%
  • Coal Loader
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Burkette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Burkette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkette 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Burkette. 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 177 military records available for the last name Burkette. For the veterans among your Burkette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkette lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Burkette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Burkette in 1946 was 73, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkette 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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