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Berchow Family History

Berchow 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: Berhow, Bercaw, Berch, Reichow, Berchem, Berkow, Jarchow, Barrow

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Where is the Berchow family from?

You can see how Berchow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berchow family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berchow's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Berchow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berchow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Berchow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchow 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Berchow. 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 2 military records available for the last name Berchow. For the veterans among your Berchow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berchow lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1978, in the United States, Berchow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Berchow in 1976 was 61, and 58 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berchow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berchow 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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