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Barchey Family History

Barchey 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: Archey, Barley, Bacher, Hanchey, Bircher, Archer, Barthe, Bartley

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Where is the Barchey family from?

You can see how Barchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barchey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Barchey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Barchey families living in Sutherland. This was about 9% of all the recorded Barchey's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Barchey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barchey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Barchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barchey. 32% of Barchey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Cook
    13%

What Barchey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Barchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barchey 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Barchey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Barchey. For the veterans among your Barchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barchey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Barchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Barchey in 1969 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barchey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barchey 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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