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Berchtold Family History

Berchtold Surname Meaning

German: variant of Berthold. Compare Bergthold.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Berchtold family from?

You can see how Berchtold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchtold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Berchtold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Berchtold family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berchtold's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Berchtold families in 1891.
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What did your Berchtold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berchtold. 15% of Berchtold men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Berchtold women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berchtold were Machinist and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    72%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Berchtold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchtold 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Berchtold. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Berchtold. For the veterans among your Berchtold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berchtold lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Berchtold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Berchtold in 1953 was 34, and 81 in 2004.

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