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Burgher Family History

Burgher Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Burger.

Scottish (Orkney): variant of Burger or a habitational name from Burgar in Evie-Rendall (Orkney).

This surname is common in Jamaica.

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


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Where is the Burgher family from?

You can see how Burgher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Burgher families living in Cheshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Burgher's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Burgher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgher 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 Burgher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burgher. 25% of Burgher men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Burgher women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burgher were Manager and Saleslady.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Reg Nurse
    8%
  • Saleslady
    8%

What Burgher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Burgher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgher 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 731 immigration records available for the last name Burgher. 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 Burgher. For the veterans among your Burgher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgher lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Burgher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Burgher in 1954 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burgher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgher 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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