Origins of the Burgess surname
What does the name Burgess mean?
The origin of the surname Burgess is English, believed to have Anglo-French roots. It is an occupational surname that comes from the French 'burgeis' (citizen), and would have become attached to those who were citizens or freemen of a town or burgh, and their lineage. The name became established as early as the 1200s, and can be seen in documents from this period onwards.
Alternative variations of the name Burgess
Burgess, Burges, Bargess, Barges, Bergess
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Common jobs for Burgesses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Burgesses in 1921
Dressmaker
925
Laundress
602
Domestic Servant
485
General Servant Domestic
456
Cotton Weaver
385
Common male occupations for Burgesses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
853
General Labourer
761
Farmer
587
Carpenter
557
Farm Labourer
488
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