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Burgus Family History

Burgus Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Burghaus: topographic name from Burg ‘fortified place’ + Haus ‘house’.

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


Similar surnames: Buus, Burger, Burget, Burgin, Burgi, Burris, Argus, Bogus, Brous

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Where is the Burgus family from?

You can see how Burgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Burgus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 42 Burgus families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Burgus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burgus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burgus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burgus. 100% of Burgus men worked as a Colliery Hewer Assistant and 100% of Burgus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Colliery Hewer Assistant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Burgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgus 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Burgus. 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 398 military records available for the last name Burgus. For the veterans among your Burgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Burgus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Burgus in 1955 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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