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Burgard Family History

Burgard Surname Meaning

German: variant of Burkhart. Altered form of French Beauregard.

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


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Where is the Burgard family from?

You can see how Burgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Burgard families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Burgard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burgard families in 1891.
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What did your Burgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burgard. 21% of Burgard men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Burgard women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burgard were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Burgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Burgard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burgard. For the veterans among your Burgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgard lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Burgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Burgard in 1944 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

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