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Burchland Family History

Burchland 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: Buckland, Burland, Burkland, Burchard, Burcham, Berland, Buchwald

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Where is the Burchland family from?

You can see how Burchland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchland family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Burchland family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Burchland's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Burchland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burchland 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 Burchland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burchland. 100% of Burchland men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Burchland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Burchland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burchland 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Burchland. 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 4 military records available for the last name Burchland. For the veterans among your Burchland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burchland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Burchland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Burchland in 1967 was 65, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burchland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burchland 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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