Origins of the Burcher surname

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    In 1921, most Burchers lived in south-west

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    380 Burcher Travel & migration records
    2,400 Burchers found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Burchers

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    Commmon female occupations for Burchers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    18

    Charwoman

    10

    Laundress

    10

    General Servant

    8

    Living On Own Means

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Burchers in 1921

    Carpenter

    23

    Agricultural Labourer

    16

    General Labourer

    10

    Upholsterer

    9

    Butcher

    8

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