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Bercau Family History

Bercau Surname 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: Bercaw, Bernau, Barca, Berman, Bera, Berka, Brau, Beran, Berta

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Where is the Bercau family from?

You can see how Bercau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bercau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bercau families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bercau's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bercau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bercau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Bercau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bercau 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bercau. 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 34 military records available for the last name Bercau. For the veterans among your Bercau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bercau lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bercau ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bercau

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