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Berchmans Family History

Berchmans 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, Bermann, Beckman, Merchant, Buchmann, Kirchmann, Berkman

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Where is the Berchmans family from?

You can see how Berchmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchmans family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berchmans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Berchmans family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Berchmans's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Berchmans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berchmans 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 Berchmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berchmans. 100% of Berchmans women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Berchmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchmans 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Berchmans. 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 Berchmans. For the veterans among your Berchmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berchmans lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Berchmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Berchmans in 1970 was 65, and 86 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berchmans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berchmans 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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