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Burgen Name Meaning

English: variant of Burgin .

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


Similar surnames: Burgan, Burge, Burges, Burgee, Burken, Burgon, Burgher, Burlin

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Where is the Burgen family from?

You can see how Burgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 40 Burgen families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Burgen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burgen families in 1911.
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What did your Burgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Burgen. 100% of Burgen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Burgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Burgen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burgen. For the veterans among your Burgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Burgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Burgen in 1955 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

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