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Burgund Family History

Burgund 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: Burland, Burklund, Burgin, Berglund, Burgan, Burgen, Braund, Burgard

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Where is the Burgund family from?

You can see how Burgund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgund family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burgund families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Burgund families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Burgund's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burgund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burgund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burgund. 100% of Burgund women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Burgund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgund 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Burgund. 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 198 military records available for the last name Burgund. For the veterans among your Burgund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgund lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Burgund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Burgund in 1964 was 50, and 73 in 2001.

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