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Burchards Family History

Burchards 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: Burchard, Burchardt, Burckhard, Borchardt, Birchard, Burghard

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Where is the Burchards family from?

You can see how Burchards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchards family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Burchards families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burchards's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burchards families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burchards 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 Burchards ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bus Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burchards. 100% of Burchards men worked as a Bus Driver.

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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

  • Bus Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Burchards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burchards 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Burchards. 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 62 military records available for the last name Burchards. For the veterans among your Burchards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burchards lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Burchards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Burchards in 1964 was 45, and 65 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Burchards

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burchards 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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