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Burghoff Family History

Burghoff 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: Berghoff, Burgdorf, Bohnhoff, Burhop, Bergholz, Burggraf, Bischoff

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Where is the Burghoff family from?

You can see how Burghoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burghoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burghoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Burghoff families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burghoff's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Burghoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burghoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burghoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burghoff. 100% of Burghoff men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Burghoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burghoff 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Burghoff. 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 243 military records available for the last name Burghoff. For the veterans among your Burghoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burghoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Burghoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Burghoff in 1962 was 59, and 91 in 2004.

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