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Berchot Family History

Berchot 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: Berch, Becht, Bernot, Berchem, Berhow, Barco, Becher, Hecht, Bench

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Where is the Berchot family from?

You can see how Berchot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Berchot families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Berchot family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Berchot's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Berchot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berchot 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 Berchot ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

What Berchot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Berchot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchot 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Berchot. 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 15 military records available for the last name Berchot. For the veterans among your Berchot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berchot lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Berchot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Berchot in 1980 was 78, and 82 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berchot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berchot 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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