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Burtch Family History

Burtch Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bertsch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burtch family from?

You can see how Burtch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Burtch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Burtch families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Burtch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burtch families in 1891.
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What did your Burtch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burtch. 23% of Burtch men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Burtch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burtch were Machinist and Maid.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    11%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Burtch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtch 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Burtch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Burtch. For the veterans among your Burtch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtch lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Burtch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Burtch in 1951 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burtch 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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