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Barchel Family History

Barchel 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: Marchel, Barthel, Marchal, Bartel, Bacher, Rachel, Kachel, Bircher

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Where is the Barchel family from?

You can see how Barchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barchel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barchel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Barchel families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Barchel's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Barchel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barchel 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 118 census records available for the last name Barchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barchel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Barchel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Barchel. For the veterans among your Barchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barchel lifespan?

Average Barchel life expectancy in 1977 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barchel 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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