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Berd Family History

Berd 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: Bard, Bird, Beard, Berg, Berk, Bera, Herd, Beed, Bern, Bert

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Where is the Berd family from?

You can see how Berd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Berd families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Berd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Berd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tool Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Berd. 34% of Berd men worked as a Tool Maker and 81% of Berd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berd were Bricklayer and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tool Maker
    34%
  • Colliery Stoneman Belowgro Heavy Worker
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Berd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Berd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berd 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Berd. 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 713 military records available for the last name Berd. For the veterans among your Berd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berd lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Berd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Berd in 1965 was 85, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berd 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.

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