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Burcell Family History

Burcell 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: Burrell, Purcell, Bursell, Burwell, Burnell, Burell, Burdell

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Where is the Burcell family from?

You can see how Burcell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burcell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Burcell families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Burcell families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Burcell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burcell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burcell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burcell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burcell. 27% of Burcell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Burcell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burcell were Teacher and Housekeeper. .

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Burcell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burcell 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Burcell. 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 96 military records available for the last name Burcell. For the veterans among your Burcell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burcell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Burcell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Burcell in 1958 was 28, and 56 in 2002.

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