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Burchhard Family History

Burchhard 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: Burchard, Burckhard, Birchard, Burghard, Burchardt, Borchard

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Where is the Burchhard family from?

You can see how Burchhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchhard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Burchhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Burchhard families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Burchhard's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Burchhard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burchhard 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 55 census records available for the last name Burchhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burchhard 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Burchhard. 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 34 military records available for the last name Burchhard. For the veterans among your Burchhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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