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Boerchel Family History

Boerchel 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: Buechel, Boeckel, Boeschen, Bechel, Borchelt, Berchem, Poeschel

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Where is the Boerchel family from?

You can see how Boerchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boerchel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boerchel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boerchel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boerchel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boerchel 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 48 census records available for the last name Boerchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boerchel 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 immigration records available for the last name Boerchel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Boerchel. For the veterans among your Boerchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boerchel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Boerchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boerchel in 1975 was 79, and 96 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boerchel 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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