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Burgreen Family History

Burgreen 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: Burkeen, Burgen, Bergren, Burgee, Green, Burger, Burgess, Burden

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Where is the Burgreen family from?

You can see how Burgreen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgreen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Burgreen families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Burgreen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burgreen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgreen 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 Burgreen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burgreen. 100% of Burgreen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Burgreen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgreen 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Burgreen. 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 43 military records available for the last name Burgreen. For the veterans among your Burgreen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgreen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Burgreen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Burgreen in 1966 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgreen 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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