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Peter Schürch 1639–1709

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Schürch in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 6 oct 1639 · Sumiswald, Bern, Switzerland
Died 1 Jan 1709 · Sumiswald, Bern, Switzerland
Father Casper Ulrich Schurch
Mother Margaret Trussel
Spouse Verena Reist Eggimann
Children Peter Ulrich Uli Schurch E

Researchers connected through Peter Schürch 1639–1709

and 4 more tree owners connected with Peter Schürch 1639–1709

Biography

The story of Peter Schürch began in 1639 in Sumiswald, Bern, Switzerland. Peter Schürch married verena reist eggimann, and had children including peter ulrich uli schurch e. Peter Schürch passed away in 1709 in Sumiswald, Bern, Switzerland.

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Life Timeline

1639
Birth of Peter Schürch in Sumiswald, Bern, Switzerland
Birth
1709
Death of Peter Schürch in Sumiswald, Bern, Switzerland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Schürch

This ancestor line traces from Diessbach, Verwaltungskreis Seeland, Bern, Switzerland (1494) to Sumiswald, Bern, Switzerland (1639) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Peter Schürch (1639–1709) was born in Sumiswald, Bern, Switzerland and died in Sumiswald, Bern, Switzerland. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Peter in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Peter Schürch's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Peter Schürch PTP
1639–1709
Sumiswald, Bern, Switzerland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Peter Schürch's Descendants

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Peter Schürch PTP 1639–1709