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Burchett Family History

Burchett Surname Meaning

English: topographic or habitational name from Middle English birchet ‘birch grove’ (Old English bircet byrcet).

A common element in minor placenames in Sussex and found also in Kent, Surrey, and Essex.

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


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Where is the Burchett family from?

You can see how Burchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burchett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 213 Burchett families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Burchett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burchett families in 1891.
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What did your Burchett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burchett. 14% of Burchett men worked as a Gardener and 75% of Burchett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burchett were Farmworker and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    14%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Farmworker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

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Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Burchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burchett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Burchett. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Burchett. For the veterans among your Burchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burchett lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Burchett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Burchett in 1942 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burchett 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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