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Burciaga Family History

Burciaga Name Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): probably a topographic name of Basque origin but unexplained etymology.

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


Similar surnames: Arriaga, Barcia, Murgia, Burian, Burling, Burcham, Durning, Busching

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Where is the Burciaga family from?

You can see how Burciaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burciaga family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Burciaga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Burciaga families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Burciaga's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Burciaga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burciaga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burciaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burciaga. 100% of Burciaga men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Burciaga women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 201 military records available for the last name Burciaga. For the veterans among your Burciaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burciaga lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Burciaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Burciaga in 1949 was 40, and 60 in 2004.

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