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Barchet Family History

Barchet Name 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: Sarchet, Bacher, Bircher, Archer, Barthe, Bache, Parcher, Burchett

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Where is the Barchet family from?

You can see how Barchet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barchet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barchet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Barchet families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Barchet's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Barchet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barchet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barchet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barchet. 40% of Barchet men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Lawyer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barchet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barchet 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Barchet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 212 military records available for the last name Barchet. For the veterans among your Barchet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barchet lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Barchet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Barchet in 1957 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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