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Burgee Family History

Burgee Surname Meaning

Variant of Burgy.

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


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Where is the Burgee family from?

You can see how Burgee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Burgee families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Burgee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burgee families in 1891.
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What did your Burgee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burgee. 28% of Burgee men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Burgee women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burgee were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Landscaping
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Burgee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burgee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgee 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Burgee. 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 257 military records available for the last name Burgee. For the veterans among your Burgee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgee lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Burgee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Burgee in 1964 was 80, and 58 in 2004.

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