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Burgart Name Meaning

German: variant of Burkhart .

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


Similar surnames: Burgardt, Burgard, Burghart, Burgert, Bungard, Burkart, Bushart

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Where is the Burgart family from?

You can see how Burgart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Burgart families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Burgart's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Burgart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burgart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burgart. 45% of Burgart men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Burgart women worked as an 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
    45%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burgart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgart 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Burgart. 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 227 military records available for the last name Burgart. For the veterans among your Burgart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Burgart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Burgart in 1963 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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