Burgett Family History

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Burgett Name Meaning

English: topographic name for someone who lived by a castle or city gate, Middle English burgate, or a habitational name from a place named Burgate, from Old English burh-geat with the same meaning, examples of which are found in Hampshire, Suffolk, and Surrey.

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


Similar surnames: Burkett, Burger, Birkett, Burritt, Barnett, Burdett, Barrett, Barlett

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Burgett Family Origin

Where is the Burgett family from?

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You can see how Burgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burgett families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Burgett families living in New Brunswick. This was about 56% of all the recorded Burgett's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Burgett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Burgett Family Occupations

What did your Burgett ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Burgett Historical Records

What Burgett family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Burgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgett 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 900 immigration records available for the last name Burgett. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Burgett. For the veterans among your Burgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Burgett Life Expectancy

What is the average Burgett lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Burgett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Burgett in 1944 was 20, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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