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Berchman Family History

Berchman 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, Beckman, Berkman, Reichman, Teachman, Berryman, Bauchman

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Where is the Berchman family from?

You can see how Berchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berchman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Berchman families living in Argyll. This was about 83% of all the recorded Berchman's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Berchman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berchman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Berchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berchman. 100% of Berchman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Berchman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Berchman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Berchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchman 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Berchman. 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 70 military records available for the last name Berchman. For the veterans among your Berchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berchman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Berchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Berchman in 1967 was 74, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berchman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berchman 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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