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Burtgess Family History

Burtgess 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: Burgess, Burtness, Burress, Bartmess, Burges, Bartness, Burness

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Where is the Burtgess family from?

You can see how Burtgess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtgess family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Burtgess family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Burtgess's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Burtgess families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Burtgess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtgess 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Burtgess. 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 2 military records available for the last name Burtgess. For the veterans among your Burtgess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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