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Bercher Family History

Bercher Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Berger. In some cases from the ancient Germanic personal name Berhtari (berht ‘bright famous’ + heri ‘army’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bercher family from?

You can see how Bercher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bercher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bercher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Bercher families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bercher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bercher families in 1891.
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What did your Bercher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bercher. 100% of Bercher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bercher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bercher 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Bercher. 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 367 military records available for the last name Bercher. For the veterans among your Bercher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bercher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bercher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bercher in 1963 was 75, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bercher 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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