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Burchit Family History

Burchit 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, Turchin, Burchett, Purohit, Murchie, Turchi, Burchill

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Where is the Burchit family from?

You can see how Burchit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burchit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Burchit families living in North Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Burchit's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Burchit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burchit 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 204 census records available for the last name Burchit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burchit 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Burchit. 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 46 military records available for the last name Burchit. For the veterans among your Burchit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burchit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Burchit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Burchit in 1965 was 52, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burchit 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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