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Buergi Family History

Buergi 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: Burgi, Buerge, Berg, Burg, Berge, Bergin, Burge, Bieri, Bergh, Bergo

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Where is the Buergi family from?

You can see how Buergi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buergi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buergi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Buergi families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Buergi's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Buergi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buergi 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 99 census records available for the last name Buergi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buergi 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Buergi. 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 8 military records available for the last name Buergi. For the veterans among your Buergi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buergi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Buergi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Buergi in 1962 was 82, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buergi 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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