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Burtchen Family History

Burtchen 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: Buchen, Butcher, Birtcher, Burcher, Burtch, Bracken, Burich, Burden

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Where is the Burtchen family from?

You can see how Burtchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtchen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Burtchen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Burtchen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Burtchen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burtchen 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 17 census records available for the last name Burtchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtchen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Burtchen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Burtchen. For the veterans among your Burtchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtchen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Burtchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Burtchen in 1965 was 65, and 79 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burtchen 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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