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Burchet Family History

Burchet 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: Burchett, Burcher, Burcham, Bucher, Bircher, Buche, Burch, Buscher

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Where is the Burchet family from?

You can see how Burchet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burchet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Burchet families living in Virginia. This was about 39% of all the recorded Burchet's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Burchet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burchet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burchet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burchet. 50% of Burchet 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Labor
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burchet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burchet 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Burchet. 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 123 military records available for the last name Burchet. For the veterans among your Burchet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burchet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Burchet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Burchet in 1971 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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