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Burgar Family History

Burgar Name Meaning

see Burger and Burgher .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Burger, Bargar, Burgan, Burgart, Burgard, Berger, Burr, Ungar, Burg

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Where is the Burgar family from?

You can see how Burgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgar families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 41 Burgar families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Burgar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burgar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burgar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Burgar. 60% of Burgar 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Burgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgar 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Burgar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 378 military records available for the last name Burgar. For the veterans among your Burgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgar lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Burgar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Burgar in 1951 was 32, and 93 in 2004.

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