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Burgstahler Family History

Burgstahler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Burgstaller a habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Burgstall

generally designating a ‘place where a castle stands or stood’.

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


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Where is the Burgstahler family from?

You can see how Burgstahler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgstahler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Burgstahler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Burgstahler families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Burgstahler's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Burgstahler families in 1920.
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What did your Burgstahler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burgstahler. 47% of Burgstahler men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Burgstahler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burgstahler were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Pressman
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Burgstahler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Burgstahler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgstahler 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Burgstahler. 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 111 military records available for the last name Burgstahler. For the veterans among your Burgstahler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgstahler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Burgstahler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Burgstahler in 1957 was 60, and 96 in 2004.

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