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Berdan Family History

Berdan Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dutch Berden: patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Bernhard.

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


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Where is the Berdan family from?

You can see how Berdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berdan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berdan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Berdan families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berdan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Berdan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berdan 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 Berdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berdan. 26% of Berdan men worked as a Salesman and 36% of Berdan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berdan were Manager and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    36%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Secretary
    15%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Berdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berdan 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Berdan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Berdan. For the veterans among your Berdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berdan lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Berdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Berdan in 1940 was 35, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berdan 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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