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Burcha Family History

Burcha 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: Burcham, Burch, Barca, Burich, Buchta, Buch, Burnham, Bursch, Birch

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Where is the Burcha family from?

You can see how Burcha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burcha family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burcha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Burcha families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Burcha's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burcha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burcha 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 Burcha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burcha. 50% of Burcha men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Burcha women worked as a Domestic.

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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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Burcha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Burcha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burcha 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Burcha. 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 52 military records available for the last name Burcha. For the veterans among your Burcha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burcha lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Burcha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Burcha in 1966 was 79, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burcha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burcha 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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