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Buerges Family History

Buerges 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: Berges, Burges, Buerger, Buerge, Burger, Berger, Burgess, Borges

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Where is the Buerges family from?

You can see how Buerges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buerges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buerges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Buerges families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Buerges's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buerges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buerges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Buerges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buerges 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 Buerges. 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 20 military records available for the last name Buerges. For the veterans among your Buerges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buerges lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Buerges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Buerges in 1963 was 73, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buerges 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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