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Berchoff Family History

Berchoff 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: Benchoff, Berghoff, Bischoff, Kerkhoff, Benshoff, Bertholf, Verhoff

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Where is the Berchoff family from?

You can see how Berchoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchoff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Berchoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Berchoff family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Berchoff's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Berchoff families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Berchoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchoff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Berchoff. 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 28 military records available for the last name Berchoff. For the veterans among your Berchoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berchoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Berchoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Berchoff in 1966 was 77, and 51 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berchoff 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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