Burgen Family History

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Burgen Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Burgin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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

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Burgen Family Origin

Where is the Burgen family from?

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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 the UK 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.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Burgen Family Occupations

What did your Burgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Burgen.

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Burgen Historical Records

What Burgen family records will you find?

Census Record

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 List

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 Card

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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Burgen Life Expectancy

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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