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Burchert Family History

Burchert 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: Burchett, Burcher, Borchert, Buchert, Bucher, Bircher, Buscher

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Where is the Burchert family from?

You can see how Burchert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burchert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Burchert families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Burchert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burchert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burchert 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 Burchert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burchert. 60% of Burchert men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Burchert women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Burchert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Burchert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burchert 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Burchert. 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 110 military records available for the last name Burchert. For the veterans among your Burchert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burchert lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Burchert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Burchert in 1969 was 50, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burchert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burchert 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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