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Berchal Family History

Berchal 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: Marchal, Burcham, Bercaw, Berch, Birchall, Bernthal, Bechel, Bernal

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Where is the Berchal family from?

You can see how Berchal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Berchal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Berchal family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berchal's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Berchal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berchal 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 33 census records available for the last name Berchal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchal 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Berchal. 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 3 military records available for the last name Berchal. For the veterans among your Berchal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berchal lifespan?

Average Berchal life expectancy in 1998 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berchal 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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