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Berchinsky Family History

Berchinsky 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: Berlinsky, Belinsky, Kuchinsky, Berlinski, Brezinski, Beeching

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Where is the Berchinsky family from?

You can see how Berchinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berchinsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Berchinsky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berchinsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berchinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berchinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berchinsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Berchinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berchinsky 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Berchinsky. 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 8 military records available for the last name Berchinsky. For the veterans among your Berchinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berchinsky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Berchinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Berchinsky in 1972 was 86, and 75 in 1983.

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