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Burgie Family History

Burgie 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: Burge, Burgin, Burgi, Burgio, Burgee, Burger, Budge, Burg, Berge

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Where is the Burgie family from?

You can see how Burgie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Burgie family living in Delaware. This was about 33% of all the recorded Burgie's in USA. Delaware and 2 other states had the highest population of Burgie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burgie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burgie. 32% of Burgie men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Burgie women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burgie were Owner and Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Owner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Student Nurse
    29%
  • Operator
    29%
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What Burgie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burgie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgie 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Burgie. 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 186 military records available for the last name Burgie. For the veterans among your Burgie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Burgie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Burgie in 1967 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

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