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Burgschat Family History

Burgschat 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: Bursch, Burcham, Burghart, Burich, Burnham, Bundschuh, Bagshaw

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Where is the Burgschat family from?

You can see how Burgschat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgschat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Burgschat family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Burgschat's in USA. California had the highest population of Burgschat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgschat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burgschat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burgschat. 100% of Burgschat 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 44 census records available for the last name Burgschat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgschat 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Burgschat. 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 32 military records available for the last name Burgschat. For the veterans among your Burgschat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgschat lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Burgschat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Burgschat in 1970 was 75, and 93 in 1985.

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