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Burgas Family History

Burgas 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: Buras, Bargas, Burgos, Burgan, Burges, Burgus, Burger, Burgess

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Where is the Burgas family from?

You can see how Burgas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Burgas families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Burgas's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Burgas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgas 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 Burgas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burgas. 28% of Burgas men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Burgas women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burgas were Plomero and Nurse.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Bracero
    11%
  • Plomero
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Nurse
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burgas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgas 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Burgas. 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 143 military records available for the last name Burgas. For the veterans among your Burgas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Burgas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Burgas in 1962 was 68, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgas 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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