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Birchette Family History

Birchette Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Burchette, Birchett, Pichette, Burchett, Bircher, Binette, Birkett

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Where is the Birchette family from?

You can see how Birchette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birchette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Birchette families living in North Carolina. This was about 57% of all the recorded Birchette's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Birchette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birchette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birchette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Birchette. 43% of Birchette men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Chauffeur
    29%
  • Miner
    29%
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What Birchette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Birchette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchette census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Birchette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Birchette. For the veterans among your Birchette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchette lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Birchette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Birchette in 1954 was 24, and 84 in 2003.

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