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Barchus Family History

Barchus 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: Bacchus, Bachus, Barcus, Backus, Barkus, Eachus, Barch, Bartus

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Where is the Barchus family from?

You can see how Barchus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barchus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barchus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Barchus families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Barchus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barchus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barchus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barchus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barchus. 24% of Barchus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Barchus women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Barchus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barchus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barchus 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Barchus. 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 411 military records available for the last name Barchus. For the veterans among your Barchus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barchus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barchus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Barchus in 1963 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barchus 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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