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Berchner Family History

Berchner 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: Beichner, Kerchner, Berner, Becher, Belcher, Buchner, Bircher

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Where is the Berchner family from?

You can see how Berchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berchner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Berchner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Berchner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Berchner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berchner 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 Berchner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Importer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berchner. 100% of Berchner men worked as an Importer.

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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

  • Importer
    100%

What Berchner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Berchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchner 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Berchner. 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 Berchner. For the veterans among your Berchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berchner lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Berchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Berchner in 1981 was 88, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berchner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berchner 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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