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Burchall Family History

Burchall Surname Meaning

see Birchall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Burchall family from?

You can see how Burchall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burchall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Burchall families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Burchall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Burchall families in 1891.
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What did your Burchall 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 Burchall. 40% of Burchall men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Burchall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burchall were Maintenance Engineer and Unpaid House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Carpenter joiner
    20%
  • Grinder Universal
    20%
  • Maintenance Engineer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Nil
    3%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Burchall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burchall 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Burchall. 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 299 military records available for the last name Burchall. For the veterans among your Burchall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burchall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Burchall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Burchall in 1967 was 79, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burchall 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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