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Burgam Family History

Burgam Surname 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: Burham, Burnam, Burgan, Burgamy, Burger, Burnham, Burg, Burcham

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Where is the Burgam family from?

You can see how Burgam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burgam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Burgam family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Burgam's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Burgam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Burgam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgam 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Burgam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Burgam. For the veterans among your Burgam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgam lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Burgam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Burgam in 1972 was 87, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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