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Burchan Family History

Burchan 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, Buchan, Burnham, Burch, Burman, Burgman, Turchin, Burian

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Where is the Burchan family from?

You can see how Burchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burchan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Burchan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burchan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Burchan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burchan 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 Burchan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burchan. 28% of Burchan men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Burchan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burchan were Mechanic and Bookkeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

What Burchan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Burchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burchan 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Burchan. 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 124 military records available for the last name Burchan. For the veterans among your Burchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burchan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Burchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Burchan in 1966 was 83, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burchan 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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