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Origins of the Burkey surname

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About the Burkeys

We have a total number of 1482 records for people with the last name Burkey.

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Where do most Burkeys live?

In 1921, most Burkeys lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Burkeys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,240 records for the Burkey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Burkeys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Burkeys.

What are the most common Burkey first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Burkeys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Burkeys in 1921
Laundress

11

Factory Girl Packing Department

3

Nil

3

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3

Card Board Box Maker

2

Common Male occupations for Burkeys in 1921
Stone Mason

21

General Labourer

16

Joiner

10

Farm Hands

9

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

9

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