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Burcalow Family History

Burcalow Surname 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: Burklow, Burcaw, Barkalow, Bucalo, Barlow, Brumlow, Bucklew, Mucklow

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Where is the Burcalow family from?

You can see how Burcalow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burcalow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Burcalow families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Burcalow family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Burcalow's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Burcalow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burcalow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Burcalow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burcalow 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Burcalow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Burcalow. For the veterans among your Burcalow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burcalow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Burcalow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Burcalow in 1964 was 75, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burcalow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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