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Barchek Family History

Barchek 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: Bacher, Bircher, Archer, Barthe, Bache, Parcher, Bartek, Barczak

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Where is the Barchek family from?

You can see how Barchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barchek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barchek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Barchek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Barchek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barchek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barchek 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 Barchek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barchek. 100% of Barchek men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Barchek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Barchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barchek 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Barchek. 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 1 military records available for the last name Barchek. For the veterans among your Barchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barchek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Barchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Barchek in 1970 was 81, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barchek 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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