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Burghoffer Family History

Burghoffer 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: Birkhofer, Berghoff, Burkholder, Burgher, Burger, Burgoyne, Buroker

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Where is the Burghoffer family from?

You can see how Burghoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burghoffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burghoffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Burghoffer families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burghoffer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burghoffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burghoffer 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 Burghoffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burghoffer. 100% of Burghoffer 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
    100%

What Burghoffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Burghoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burghoffer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Burghoffer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Burghoffer. For the veterans among your Burghoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burghoffer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Burghoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Burghoffer in 1972 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burghoffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burghoffer 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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