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Burgdorfer Family History

Burgdorfer 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: Burgdorf, Bergdorf, Arndorfer, Burdorf, Burger, Burgoyne, Burrier

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Where is the Burgdorfer family from?

You can see how Burgdorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgdorfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Burgdorfer families living in Missouri. This was about 37% of all the recorded Burgdorfer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Burgdorfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgdorfer 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 Burgdorfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burgdorfer. 40% of Burgdorfer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burgdorfer women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Electrician
    20%
  • Wood Pattern Maker
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Burgdorfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Burgdorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgdorfer 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Burgdorfer. 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 85 military records available for the last name Burgdorfer. For the veterans among your Burgdorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgdorfer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Burgdorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Burgdorfer in 1964 was 81, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burgdorfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgdorfer 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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