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Bourgh Family History

Bourgh 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: Bough, Burgh, Bourg, Borg, Bourne, Burg, Brough, Bouras, Burge, Bergh

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Where is the Bourgh family from?

You can see how Bourgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourgh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bourgh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Bourgh families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bourgh's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bourgh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourgh 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 Bourgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bourgh. 100% of Bourgh 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bourgh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Bourgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourgh 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Bourgh. 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 61 military records available for the last name Bourgh. For the veterans among your Bourgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourgh lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1979, in the United States, Bourgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bourgh in 1971 was 29, and 61 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bourgh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourgh 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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