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Barchers Family History

Barchers 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: Borchers, Bacher, Bircher, Archer, Parcher, Banchero, Batcher

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Where is the Barchers family from?

You can see how Barchers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barchers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barchers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Barchers families living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Barchers's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Barchers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barchers 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 Barchers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barchers. 39% of Barchers men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Barchers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barchers were Foreman and Teacher.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Barchers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Barchers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barchers 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Barchers. 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 114 military records available for the last name Barchers. For the veterans among your Barchers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barchers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Barchers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Barchers in 1965 was 69, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barchers 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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