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Burgendahl Family History

Burgendahl 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: Bergendahl, Rendahl, Bredahl, Grendahl, Bergdahl, Rosendahl, Grondahl

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Where is the Burgendahl family from?

You can see how Burgendahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgendahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burgendahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Burgendahl families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Burgendahl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burgendahl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Burgendahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgendahl 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Burgendahl. 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 Burgendahl. For the veterans among your Burgendahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgendahl lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgendahl 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burgendahl

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