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Burgay Family History

Burgay 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: Burgy, Burgan, Bugay, Burgamy, Bury, Burger, Murray, Burg, Buras

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Where is the Burgay family from?

You can see how Burgay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Burgay family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burgay's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Burgay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burgay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burgay. 72% of Burgay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

What Burgay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Burgay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgay 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Burgay. 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 116 military records available for the last name Burgay. For the veterans among your Burgay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Burgay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Burgay in 1966 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burgay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgay 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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