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Burgo Family History

Burgo Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the many places in Spain called Burgo from Spanish burgo ‘fortified place’ ‘hamlet’.

Italian: topographic name from borgo ‘hamlet village’.

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


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Where is the Burgo family from?

You can see how Burgo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Burgo families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Burgo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burgo families in 1891.
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What did your Burgo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burgo. 100% of Burgo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Burgo. 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 596 military records available for the last name Burgo. For the veterans among your Burgo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgo lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Burgo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Burgo in 1942 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgo 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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