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Burga Family History

Burga Surname Meaning

Spanish: possibly a topographic name from burga ‘hot water spring’.

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


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Where is the Burga family from?

You can see how Burga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burga family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Burga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Burga family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Burga's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Burga families in 1871.
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What did your Burga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burga. 35% of Burga men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burga women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Oiler
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burga 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Burga. 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 114 military records available for the last name Burga. For the veterans among your Burga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burga lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Burga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Burga in 1961 was 50, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burga 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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