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Burchette Family History

Burchette Name Meaning

English: variant of Burchett . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Burkette, Burchett, Birchett, Burchell, Burcher, Bartlette, Burdette

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Where is the Burchette family from?

You can see how Burchette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Burchette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Burchette family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burchette's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Burchette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burchette 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 Burchette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burchette. 31% of Burchette men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Burchette women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burchette were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Burchette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burchette 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Burchette. 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 764 military records available for the last name Burchette. For the veterans among your Burchette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burchette lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Burchette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Burchette in 1956 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

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