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Burgdoff Family History

Burgdoff 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: Burgdorf, Bergdorf, Berghoff, Burdorf, Burggraf, Burdock, Turoff

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Where is the Burgdoff family from?

You can see how Burgdoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgdoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burgdoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Burgdoff families living in Michigan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Burgdoff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Burgdoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgdoff 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 Burgdoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burgdoff. 100% of Burgdoff men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Burgdoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Burgdoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgdoff 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Burgdoff. 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 42 military records available for the last name Burgdoff. For the veterans among your Burgdoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgdoff lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Burgdoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Burgdoff in 1955 was 67, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burgdoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgdoff 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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