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Burcaw Family History

Burcaw Surname Meaning

Variant of Bercaw a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burcaw family from?

You can see how Burcaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burcaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burcaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Burcaw families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Burcaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burcaw families in 1891.
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What did your Burcaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burcaw. 35% of Burcaw men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Burcaw women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burcaw were Clerk and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Paper Hanger
    14%
  • Farm Operator
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Burcaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burcaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burcaw 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Burcaw. 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 271 military records available for the last name Burcaw. For the veterans among your Burcaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burcaw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Burcaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Burcaw in 1962 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

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