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Burckhard Name Meaning

German: variant of Burckhardt . This form of the surname is also found in Alsace and Lorraine.

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


Similar surnames: Burckhardt, Burkhard, Burchard, Burchardt, Burkhardt, Burkard

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Where is the Burckhard family from?

You can see how Burckhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burckhard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burckhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Burckhard families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Burckhard's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burckhard families in 1880.
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What did your Burckhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burckhard. 47% of Burckhard men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burckhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burckhard 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Burckhard. 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 345 military records available for the last name Burckhard. For the veterans among your Burckhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burckhard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Burckhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Burckhard in 1962 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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