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Birchard Family History

Birchard Surname Meaning

English (Surrey and Kent): variant of Burchett. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Birchard family from?

You can see how Birchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Birchard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Birchard families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Birchard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birchard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birchard 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 Birchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birchard. 100% of Birchard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Birchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchard 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Birchard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Birchard. For the veterans among your Birchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Birchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Birchard in 1962 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birchard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchard 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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