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Berchon Family History

Berchon 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: Gershon, Bernson, Berch, Beron, Berghorn, Becton, Bechen, Berkson

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Where is the Berchon family from?

You can see how Berchon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Berchon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Berchon family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berchon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Berchon families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berchon 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 Berchon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berchon. 100% of Berchon men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Berchon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Berchon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchon 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Berchon. 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 5 military records available for the last name Berchon. For the veterans among your Berchon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berchon lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Berchon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Berchon in 1977 was 66, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berchon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berchon 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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