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Burtcher Family History

Burtcher 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: Butcher, Birtcher, Burcher, Bucher, Bircher, Durocher, Bratcher

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Where is the Burtcher family from?

You can see how Burtcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burtcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burtcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Burtcher families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burtcher's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Burtcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burtcher 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 Burtcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burtcher. 56% of Burtcher men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

What Burtcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Burtcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burtcher 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Burtcher. 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 49 military records available for the last name Burtcher. For the veterans among your Burtcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burtcher lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Burtcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Burtcher in 1974 was 63, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burtcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burtcher 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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