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Birchett Name Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Burchett .

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


Similar surnames: Burchett, Birchem, Burchette, Birchell, Barnett, Burchell, Birckhead

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Where is the Birchett family from?

You can see how Birchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Birchett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Birchett families living in Kent. This was about 41% of all the recorded Birchett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Birchett families in 1891.
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What did your Birchett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birchett. 30% of Birchett men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Birchett women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birchett were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Domestic
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Birchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchett 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Birchett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 901 military records available for the last name Birchett. For the veterans among your Birchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchett lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Birchett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Birchett in 1947 was 47, and 61 in 2004.

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