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Burscher Family History

Burscher 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: Buescher, Buscher, Busscher, Burcher, Bursch, Bucher, Bircher

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Where is the Burscher family from?

You can see how Burscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burscher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burscher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Burscher families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Burscher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burscher 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 118 census records available for the last name Burscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burscher 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Burscher. 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 84 military records available for the last name Burscher. For the veterans among your Burscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burscher lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Burscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Burscher in 1976 was 59, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burscher 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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