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Burcar Family History

Burcar 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: Burcaw, Burger, Barca, Burr, Burcham, Buras, Burak, Burch, Burman

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Where is the Burcar family from?

You can see how Burcar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burcar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Burcar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Burcar family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burcar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Burcar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burcar 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 Burcar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burcar. 86% of Burcar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burcar women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    86%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Burcar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Burcar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burcar 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Burcar. 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 57 military records available for the last name Burcar. For the veterans among your Burcar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burcar lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Burcar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Burcar in 1957 was 50, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burcar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burcar 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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