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Burchstead Family History

Burchstead 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: Beckstead, Burchfield, Bumstead, Burkhead, Buchta, Umstead, Burcham

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Where is the Burchstead family from?

You can see how Burchstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchstead family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burchstead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Burchstead families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Burchstead's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Burchstead families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burchstead 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 Burchstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burchstead. 50% of Burchstead 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Burchstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Burchstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burchstead 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Burchstead. 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 172 military records available for the last name Burchstead. For the veterans among your Burchstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burchstead lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Burchstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Burchstead in 1963 was 83, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burchstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burchstead 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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