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Burch Family History

Burch Surname Meaning

English: variant of Birch. German; Dutch (Van der Burch): variant of Burg.

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


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Where is the Burch family from?

You can see how Burch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 521 Burch families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Burch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burch families in 1891.
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What did your Burch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burch. 7% of Burch men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Burch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burch were Postman and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Postman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 187,000 census records available for the last name Burch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burch 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Burch. 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 38,000 military records available for the last name Burch. For the veterans among your Burch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burch lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Burch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Burch in 1940 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burch 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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