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Origins of the Burchell surname

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About the Burchells

We have a total number of 16914 records for people with the last name Burchell.

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Where do most Burchells live?

In 1921, most Burchells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Burchells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 14,800 records for the Burchell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Burchells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Burchell first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Burchells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Burchells in 1921
Dressmaker

66

General Servant Domestic

41

Laundress

40

Charwoman

31

Domestic Servant

29

Common Male occupations for Burchells in 1921
General Labourer

81

Carpenter

56

Agricultural Labourer

54

Farm Labourer

38

Bricklayer

32

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