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Burlinggame Family History

Burlinggame 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: Burlingame, Burlingham, Burningham, Billingham, Bellingham

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Where is the Burlinggame family from?

You can see how Burlinggame families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burlinggame family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burlinggame families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Burlinggame families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Burlinggame's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burlinggame families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burlinggame surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burlinggame ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Burlinggame. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burlinggame 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Burlinggame. 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 43 military records available for the last name Burlinggame. For the veterans among your Burlinggame ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burlinggame lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1987, in the United States, Burlinggame life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Burlinggame in 1977 was 73, and 79 in 1987.

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