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Origins of the Burchill surname

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Where do most Burchills live?

In 1921, most Burchills lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Burchills

How common is your surname?

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We have 3,480 records for the Burchill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Burchills most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Burchill first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Burchills

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

Common Female occupations for Burchills in 1921
Laundress

24

Dressmaker

11

Servant

11

Tailoress

11

Boot Machinist

8

Common Male occupations for Burchills in 1921
Coal Miner

34

Butcher

33

Shoemaker

18

General Labourer

13

Agricultural Labourer

11

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