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Burgmeier Family History

Burgmeier Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for the tenant farmer of an estate belonging to a castle or fortified town from Middle High German burc ‘(fortified) town castle’

+ meier ‘tenant farmer’ (see Meyer).

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


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Where is the Burgmeier family from?

You can see how Burgmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgmeier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burgmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Burgmeier families living in Wisconsin. This was about 31% of all the recorded Burgmeier's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Burgmeier families in 1880.
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What did your Burgmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burgmeier. 34% of Burgmeier 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
    34%
  • Assistant Manager
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Electrician
    14%

What Burgmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Burgmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgmeier 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Burgmeier. 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 704 military records available for the last name Burgmeier. For the veterans among your Burgmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgmeier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Burgmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Burgmeier in 1966 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burgmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgmeier 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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