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Barchar Family History

Barchar 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: Bachar, Barca, Marchal, Bacher, Burcham, Barcia, Bircher, Barham

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Where is the Barchar family from?

You can see how Barchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barchar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Barchar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Barchar families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barchar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Barchar families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Barchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barchar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Barchar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Barchar. For the veterans among your Barchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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