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Burchitt Family History

Burchitt 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, Burritt, Burditt, Burchette, Burchill, Birchett, Burkitt

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Where is the Burchitt family from?

You can see how Burchitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchitt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burchitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Burchitt family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Burchitt's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Burchitt families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Burchitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burchitt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Burchitt. 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 44 military records available for the last name Burchitt. For the veterans among your Burchitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burchitt 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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