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Burchby Family History

Burchby 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: Burcham, Burch, Burby, Bushby, Burcher, Bury, Burich, Buchta, Buch

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Where is the Burchby family from?

You can see how Burchby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burchby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Burchby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Burchby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Burchby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burchby 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 Burchby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burchby. 100% of Burchby 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Burchby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burchby 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Burchby. 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 29 military records available for the last name Burchby. For the veterans among your Burchby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burchby lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Burchby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Burchby in 1968 was 84, and 94 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burchby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burchby 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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