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Burgeman Family History

Burgeman Name 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.


Similar surnames: Burgman, Bergeman, Burman, Wurdeman, Burgeson, Boreman, Buseman

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Where is the Burgeman family from?

You can see how Burgeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgeman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burgeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Burgeman families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Burgeman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Burgeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burgeman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Burgeman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Burgeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgeman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Burgeman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Burgeman. For the veterans among your Burgeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgeman lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Burgeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Burgeman in 1980 was 73, and 96 in 2004.

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