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Burtchett Family History

Burtchett 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: Burchett, Burchette, Birchett, Burtnett, Burkett, Pritchett, Burgett

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Where is the Burtchett family from?

You can see how Burtchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtchett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burtchett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Burtchett families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burtchett's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Burtchett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burtchett 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 Burtchett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burtchett. 50% of Burtchett men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burtchett women worked as a Typist.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Burtchett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Burtchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtchett 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Burtchett. 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 119 military records available for the last name Burtchett. For the veterans among your Burtchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtchett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Burtchett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Burtchett in 1956 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burtchett 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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