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Burkmeyer Family History

Burkmeyer 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.

189	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
40	Military Records
9	Immigration Records
153	Census and Voter Lists
299	Member Trees

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Where is the Burkmeyer family from?

You can see how Burkmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Burkmeyer families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Burkmeyer's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Burkmeyer families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burkmeyer 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 Record

There are 153 census records available for the last name Burkmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkmeyer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Burkmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 40 military records available for the last name Burkmeyer. For the veterans among your Burkmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkmeyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Burkmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Burkmeyer in 1967 was 72, and 87 in 2002.

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Burkmeyer Surname Meaning

Where is the Burkmeyer family from?

What Burkmeyer family records will you find?

What is the average Burkmeyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Burkmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Burkmeyer in 1967 was 72, and 87 in 2002.

Burkmeyer Family History

Burkmeyer Surname Meaning

690 record(s) for Burkmeyer

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Where is the Burkmeyer family from?

What Burkmeyer family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Burkmeyer lifespan?

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Burkmeyer Surname Meaning

690 record(s) for Burkmeyer

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Where is the Burkmeyer family from?

What Burkmeyer family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Burkmeyer lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Burkmeyer family tree

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