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Berchel Family History

Berchel 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: Bechel, Berchem, Berthel, Becher, Belcher, Bircher, Reichel, Vercher

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Where is the Berchel family from?

You can see how Berchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berchel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Berchel families living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Berchel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Berchel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berchel 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 161 census records available for the last name Berchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchel 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Berchel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Berchel. For the veterans among your Berchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berchel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Berchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Berchel in 1976 was 59, and 76 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berchel 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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