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Burgert Family History

Burgert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Burkhart.

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


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Where is the Burgert family from?

You can see how Burgert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Burgert families living in Hampshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Burgert's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Burgert families in 1891.
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What did your Burgert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burgert. 21% of Burgert men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Burgert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burgert were Farming and Saleslady.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Typist
    19%
  • Saleslady
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Burgert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgert 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Burgert. 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 971 military records available for the last name Burgert. For the veterans among your Burgert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgert lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Burgert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Burgert in 1955 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgert 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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