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Burgmeyer Family History

Burgmeyer 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: Burgmeier, Borgmeyer, Bergmeier, Burgener, Brimeyer, Burger, Burgner

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Where is the Burgmeyer family from?

You can see how Burgmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burgmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Burgmeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Burgmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Burgmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burgmeyer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Burgmeyer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Burgmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgmeyer 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Burgmeyer. 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 79 military records available for the last name Burgmeyer. For the veterans among your Burgmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgmeyer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Burgmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Burgmeyer in 1956 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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