Origins of the Burgh surname

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    In 1921, most Burghs lived in london

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    640 Burgh Travel & migration records
    1,500 Burghs found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Burgh

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    What are the most common Burgh first names?

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    Common jobs for Burghs

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Burghs in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Private Means

    8

    General Servant

    6

    Housekeeper

    6

    Servant

    6

    Common male occupations for Burghs in 1921

    Gentleman

    8

    Tailor

    6

    Clerk

    5

    Fishmonger

    5

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

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