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Barchenger Family History

Barchenger 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: Barshinger, Buchinger, Batchelder, Karchner, Baringer, Blechinger

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Where is the Barchenger family from?

You can see how Barchenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barchenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barchenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Barchenger families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Barchenger's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Barchenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barchenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barchenger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Barchenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Barchenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barchenger 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Barchenger. 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 133 military records available for the last name Barchenger. For the veterans among your Barchenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barchenger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Barchenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Barchenger in 1965 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barchenger 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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