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Burghardt Name Meaning

German: variant of Burkhart .

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


Similar surnames: Burchardt, Burghard, Burghart, Burkhardt, Burckhardt, Burkhard

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Where is the Burghardt family from?

You can see how Burghardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burghardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burghardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Burghardt families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Burghardt's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Burghardt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burghardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burghardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burghardt. 13% of Burghardt men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Burghardt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burghardt were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    13%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Burghardt. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Burghardt. For the veterans among your Burghardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burghardt lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Burghardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Burghardt in 1949 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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