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Berchet Family History

Berchet 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: Berchem, Becher, Belcher, Bircher, Vercher, Burchett, Berch, Becht

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Where is the Berchet family from?

You can see how Berchet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Berchet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Berchet family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Berchet's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Berchet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berchet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Berchet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchet 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Berchet. 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 10 military records available for the last name Berchet. For the veterans among your Berchet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berchet lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Berchet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Berchet in 1977 was 72, and 88 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berchet 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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