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Burchie Family History

Burchie 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: Murchie, Burcham, Buche, Burch, Turchin, Bueche, Archie, Turchi

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Where is the Burchie family from?

You can see how Burchie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burchie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Burchie families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Burchie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burchie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burchie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Burchie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burchie 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Burchie. 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 17 military records available for the last name Burchie. For the veterans among your Burchie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burchie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Burchie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Burchie in 1967 was 71, and 94 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burchie 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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