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Barchak Family History

Barchak 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: Barczak, Marchak, Barak, Barca, Bachar, Marchal, Burcham, Barcia

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Where is the Barchak family from?

You can see how Barchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barchak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Barchak families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Barchak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barchak 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 Barchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barchak. 38% of Barchak 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Miner
    25%

What Barchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Barchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barchak 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Barchak. 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 275 military records available for the last name Barchak. For the veterans among your Barchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barchak lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Barchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Barchak in 1943 was 39, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barchak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barchak 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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