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Burrgess Family History

Burrgess 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: Burgess, Burress, Burres, Burtness, Burriss, Burruss, Burges, Burness

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Where is the Burrgess family from?

You can see how Burrgess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrgess family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burrgess families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Burrgess families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Burrgess's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Burrgess families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burrgess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Burrgess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burrgess 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Burrgess. 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 10 military records available for the last name Burrgess. For the veterans among your Burrgess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrgess lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Burrgess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Burrgess in 1992 was 53, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burrgess 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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