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Burchel Family History

Burchel 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: Buechel, Burchell, Burcher, Burcham, Bucher, Bircher, Buche, Buckel

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Where is the Burchel family from?

You can see how Burchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burchel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Burchel families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Burchel's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Burchel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burchel 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 Burchel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burchel. 14% of Burchel men worked as a Painter and 50% of Burchel women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burchel were Farm and Farm.

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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

  • Painter
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Farm
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Farm
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burchel 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Burchel. 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 139 military records available for the last name Burchel. For the veterans among your Burchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burchel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Burchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Burchel in 1965 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burchel 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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