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Berchenko Family History

Berchenko 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: Shevchenko, Bechen, Bierschenk, Berchem, Merchen, Schenk, Becher

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Where is the Berchenko family from?

You can see how Berchenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchenko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berchenko family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Berchenko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berchenko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berchenko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berchenko ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Berchenko ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Berchenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchenko 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Berchenko. 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 22 military records available for the last name Berchenko. For the veterans among your Berchenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berchenko lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Berchenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Berchenko in 1973 was 69, and 95 in 2004.

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