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Burtchby Family History

Burtchby 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: Burtch, Burich, Bursch, Burcham, Murthy, Burch, Boothby, Butcher

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Where is the Burtchby family from?

You can see how Burtchby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtchby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burtchby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Burtchby families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Burtchby's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Burtchby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Burtchby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtchby 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Burtchby. 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 13 military records available for the last name Burtchby. For the veterans among your Burtchby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtchby lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Burtchby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Burtchby in 1974 was 81, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burtchby 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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