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Burgener Family History

Burgener Surname Meaning

German: variant of Burgner and in North America possibly also an altered form of this. The surname Burgener is very rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burgener family from?

You can see how Burgener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgener family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burgener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Burgener family living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burgener's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Burgener families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgener 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 Burgener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burgener. 51% of Burgener men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Burgener women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burgener were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    51%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burgener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgener 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Burgener. 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 763 military records available for the last name Burgener. For the veterans among your Burgener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgener lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Burgener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Burgener in 1958 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgener 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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