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Bercier Family History

Bercier Name Meaning

French:: occupational name from bercier a regional form of berger ‘shepherd’. occupational name for an archer or a hunter from an agent derivative of Old French berser ‘to shoot (with a bow and arrow)’. In the US this surname is common among Native Americans namely the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in ND.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mercier, Perrier, Berner, Mercer, Bourcier, Becher, Verdier, Burrier

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Where is the Bercier family from?

You can see how Bercier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bercier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bercier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bercier family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bercier's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Bercier families in 1891.
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What did your Bercier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bercier. 82% of Bercier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bercier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bercier were Fireman and Seamstress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Dentist
    10%
  • Fireman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Inspector
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bercier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bercier 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Bercier. 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 234 military records available for the last name Bercier. For the veterans among your Bercier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bercier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bercier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bercier in 1955 was 48, and 58 in 2004.

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