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Burches Family History

Burches 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: Burcher, Furches, Burcham, Bucher, Bircher, Buche, Burch, Burchett

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Where is the Burches family from?

You can see how Burches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burches family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burches families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Burches families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Burches's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Burches families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burches 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 454 census records available for the last name Burches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burches 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Burches. 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 51 military records available for the last name Burches. For the veterans among your Burches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burches lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Burches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Burches in 1976 was 61, and 67 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burches 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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