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Burgi Family History

Burgi Surname Meaning

Italian: plural form of Burgio Swiss German (Bürgi): from a pet form of the personal name Burkhard (see Burkhart).

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


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Where is the Burgi family from?

You can see how Burgi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Burgi family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Burgi's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Burgi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgi 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 Burgi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burgi. 24% of Burgi men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Burgi women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burgi were Tinsmith and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Tinsmith
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Burgi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burgi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgi 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Burgi. 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 380 military records available for the last name Burgi. For the veterans among your Burgi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Burgi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Burgi in 1962 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burgi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgi 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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