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Burgos Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Burgos the capital of Old Castile.

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


Similar surnames: Burgo, Buron, Buras, Burton, Barros, Burgh, Burger, Burgess, Borges

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Where is the Burgos family from?

You can see how Burgos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Burgos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Burgos families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Burgos's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burgos families in 1911.
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What did your Burgos ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Burgos. 100% of Burgos 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Burgos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgos 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Burgos. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Burgos. For the veterans among your Burgos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgos lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Burgos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Burgos in 1946 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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