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Burggraff Family History

Burggraff Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Burggraf.

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


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Where is the Burggraff family from?

You can see how Burggraff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burggraff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burggraff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Burggraff families living in Minnesota. This was about 52% of all the recorded Burggraff's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Burggraff families in 1880.
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What did your Burggraff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burggraff. 53% of Burggraff men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Rancher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Burggraff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burggraff 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Burggraff. 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 156 military records available for the last name Burggraff. For the veterans among your Burggraff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burggraff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Burggraff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Burggraff in 1963 was 81, and 90 in 2003.

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