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Berenchy Family History

Berenchy 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: Bertschy, Trench, Bench, Branch, Beachy, Morency, Ference, French

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Where is the Berenchy family from?

You can see how Berenchy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berenchy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berenchy family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Berenchy's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Berenchy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berenchy 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 13 census records available for the last name Berenchy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berenchy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Berenchy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Berenchy. For the veterans among your Berenchy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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