Origins of the Burgis surname
About the Burgises
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Interesting facts about Burgis
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have 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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Our tell us which families married Burgises.
What are the most common Burgis first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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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
