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Burgat Family History

Burgat 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: Burget, Burgan, Burgart, Burger, Burg, Buras, Burge, Murga, Burt

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Where is the Burgat family from?

You can see how Burgat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Burgat family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burgat's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Burgat families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgat 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 327 census records available for the last name Burgat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgat 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Burgat. 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 26 military records available for the last name Burgat. For the veterans among your Burgat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Burgat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Burgat in 1964 was 74, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgat 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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