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Berchthold Family History

Berchthold 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: Bechthold, Berchtold, Berthold, Bechtold, Bergthold, Bertholf

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Where is the Berchthold family from?

You can see how Berchthold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchthold family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Berchthold families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Berchthold's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Berchthold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Berchthold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchthold 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Berchthold. 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 132 military records available for the last name Berchthold. For the veterans among your Berchthold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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