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Burgman Family History

Burgman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Burgmann: from Middle High German burc ‘fortified town castle’ + man ‘man vassal’ a status name for a vassal of the lord of a castle or a chatelain.

It can also be considered an occupational or status name for a town justice.

Dutch: cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Burgman family from?

You can see how Burgman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Burgman families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Burgman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burgman families in 1891.
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What did your Burgman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burgman. 100% of Burgman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Burgman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgman 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Burgman. 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 616 military records available for the last name Burgman. For the veterans among your Burgman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Burgman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Burgman in 1951 was 36, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgman 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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