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Burgeson Name Meaning

Variant of Bergeson 2 or Borgeson surnames of Swedish Norwegian and Danish origin.

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


Similar surnames: Borgeson, Borreson, Burleson, Burnison, Burson, Bergerson, Margeson

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Where is the Burgeson family from?

You can see how Burgeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Burgeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Burgeson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 34% of all the recorded Burgeson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Burgeson families in 1880.
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What did your Burgeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burgeson. 22% of Burgeson men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Burgeson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burgeson were Carpenter and Laundress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Laundress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Burgeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgeson 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 773 immigration records available for the last name Burgeson. 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 863 military records available for the last name Burgeson. For the veterans among your Burgeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgeson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Burgeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Burgeson in 1957 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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