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Burgamy Family History

Burgamy Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Burgany itself a variant of Burgoyne (Middle English Bourgoine Burgonye ‘Burgundy’). This form of the name is now rare or absent in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Burnam, Burham, Burgan, Barbary, Burgher, Burgin, Burby, Burgon

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Where is the Burgamy family from?

You can see how Burgamy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgamy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgamy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Burgamy families living in Dorset. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burgamy's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Burgamy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgamy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burgamy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burgamy. 36% of Burgamy men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Burgamy women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burgamy were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Attendant
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burgamy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgamy 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Burgamy. 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 367 military records available for the last name Burgamy. For the veterans among your Burgamy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgamy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Burgamy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Burgamy in 1954 was 48, and 63 in 2004.

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