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Burgon Family History

Burgon Surname Meaning

English (northern of Norman origin): variant of Burgin; see Burgoyne.

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


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Where is the Burgon family from?

You can see how Burgon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 151 Burgon families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Burgon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Burgon families in 1891.
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What did your Burgon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burgon. 26% of Burgon men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Burgon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burgon were Dock Labourer and Cotton Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    26%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Dock Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Burgon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgon 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 991 immigration records available for the last name Burgon. 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 713 military records available for the last name Burgon. For the veterans among your Burgon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Burgon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Burgon in 1955 was 55, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgon 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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