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Burchard Family History

Burchard Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Burchett. German: variant of Burkhart.

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


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Where is the Burchard family from?

You can see how Burchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burchard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Burchard families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Burchard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burchard families in 1891.
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What did your Burchard ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Burchard. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Burchard. For the veterans among your Burchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burchard lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Burchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Burchard in 1947 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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