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Myburgh Family History

Myburgh 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: Burgh, Dryburgh, Myung, Burg, Burge, Murga, Bergh, Nyborg, Burch

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Where is the Myburgh family from?

You can see how Myburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myburgh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Myburgh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Myburgh families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Myburgh's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Myburgh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myburgh 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 Myburgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Myburgh. 50% of Myburgh women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Myburgh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Myburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myburgh 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Myburgh. 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 319 military records available for the last name Myburgh. For the veterans among your Myburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myburgh lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Myburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Myburgh in 1986 was 84, and 88 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Myburgh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myburgh 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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