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Burtchell Family History

Burtchell 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: Burchell, Burchill, Birchell, Burrell, Purcell, Bursell, Bothell

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Where is the Burtchell family from?

You can see how Burtchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Burtchell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Burtchell families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Burtchell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burtchell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burtchell 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 Burtchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burtchell. 47% of Burtchell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Burtchell women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Burtchell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burtchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtchell 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Burtchell. 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 119 military records available for the last name Burtchell. For the veterans among your Burtchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtchell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Burtchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Burtchell in 1959 was 46, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burtchell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burtchell 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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