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Burgemeister Family History

Burgemeister 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: Burmeister, Hagemeister, Burgmeier, Burmester, Bultemeier, Berkemeier

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Where is the Burgemeister family from?

You can see how Burgemeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgemeister family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burgemeister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Burgemeister families living in Wisconsin. This was about 41% of all the recorded Burgemeister's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Burgemeister families in 1880.
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What did your Burgemeister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burgemeister. 25% of Burgemeister men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Burgemeister women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burgemeister were Proprietor and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Chipper
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Burgemeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgemeister 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Burgemeister. 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 182 military records available for the last name Burgemeister. For the veterans among your Burgemeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgemeister lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Burgemeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Burgemeister in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

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