Burgeson Family History

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Burgeson Name Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized spelling of a Scandinavian patronymic from the Old Norse personal name Byrgir, Birgir, for example Bergesen, Børgesen, Byrgesen.

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


Similar surnames: Borgeson, Borreson, Burleson, Burnison, Burson, Bergerson, Margeson

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Burgeson Family Origin

Where is the Burgeson family from?

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You can see how Burgeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Burgeson families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 49 Burgeson families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Burgeson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Burgeson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Burgeson Family Occupations

What did your Burgeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Burgeson. 54% of Burgeson men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labourer
    24%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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

Burgeson Historical Records

What Burgeson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Burgeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgeson 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 773 immigration records available for the last name Burgeson. 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 863 military records available for the last name Burgeson. For the veterans among your Burgeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Burgeson Life Expectancy

What is the average Burgeson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Burgeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Burgeson in 1957 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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