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Berchard Family History

Berchard 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: Bernhard, Bechard, Burchard, Birchard, Borchard, Orchard, Bernard

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Where is the Berchard family from?

You can see how Berchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Berchard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Berchard families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Berchard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berchard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berchard 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 539 census records available for the last name Berchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchard 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Berchard. 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 46 military records available for the last name Berchard. For the veterans among your Berchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berchard lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1972, in the United States, Berchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Berchard in 1970 was 80, and 66 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berchard 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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