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Burchardt Family History

Burchardt Surname Meaning

German and Danish: variant of Burkhart.

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


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Where is the Burchardt family from?

You can see how Burchardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burchardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burchardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Burchardt families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Burchardt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Burchardt families in 1891.
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What did your Burchardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burchardt. 26% of Burchardt men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Burchardt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burchardt were Knitter and Sorter.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Knitter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Sorter
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burchardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burchardt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Burchardt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Burchardt. For the veterans among your Burchardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burchardt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Burchardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burchardt in 1960 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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