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Burgunder Family History

Burgunder 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: Burgner, Burgener, Burger, Brander, Brauner, Bruder, Brunger, Brunner

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Where is the Burgunder family from?

You can see how Burgunder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgunder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burgunder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Burgunder families living in Maryland. This was about 48% of all the recorded Burgunder's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Burgunder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgunder 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 Burgunder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Executive was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burgunder. 50% of Burgunder men worked as an Executive.

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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

  • Executive
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Burgunder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Burgunder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgunder 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Burgunder. 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 241 military records available for the last name Burgunder. For the veterans among your Burgunder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgunder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Burgunder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burgunder in 1962 was 69, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burgunder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgunder 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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