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Berchan Family History

Berchan 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: Berman, Burcham, Buchan, Beran, Merchant, Bergan, Behan, Berkman

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Where is the Berchan family from?

You can see how Berchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berchan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 3 Berchan families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berchan's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Berchan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berchan 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 208 census records available for the last name Berchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchan 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Berchan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Berchan. For the veterans among your Berchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berchan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Berchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Berchan in 1966 was 71, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berchan 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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