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Berchier Family History

Berchier 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: Bercier, Becher, Belcher, Bircher, Vercher, Berrier, Beichler

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Where is the Berchier family from?

You can see how Berchier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Berchier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Berchier families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Berchier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berchier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berchier 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 60 census records available for the last name Berchier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchier 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Berchier. 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 10 military records available for the last name Berchier. For the veterans among your Berchier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berchier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Berchier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Berchier in 1972 was 69, and 91 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berchier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berchier 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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