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Origins of the Burgis surname

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About the Burgises

We have a total number of 1762 records for people with the last name Burgis.

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Where do most Burgises live?

In 1921, most Burgises lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Burgises

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,430 records for the Burgis surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Burgises most likely to marry?

Burgis Or Burges Or Burgess Or Burchets

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Smiths

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Burgises.

What are the most common Burgis first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Burgis family members

Common jobs for Burgises

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

Common Female occupations for Burgises in 1921
Widow

15

Living On Own Means

12

At Home

6

Laundress

6

Private Means

6

Common Male occupations for Burgises in 1921
Butcher

32

Blacksmith

25

Tallow Chandler

23

Cordwainer

17

Husbandman

16

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