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Burwich Family History

Burwich 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: Burich, Burwick, Bursch, Barwick, Burch, Berwick, Barich, Norwich

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Where is the Burwich family from?

You can see how Burwich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burwich family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Burwich families living in Louisiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Burwich's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Burwich families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Burwich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burwich 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Burwich. 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 6 military records available for the last name Burwich. For the veterans among your Burwich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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