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Berdeen Family History

Berdeen 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: Bardeen, Burden, Bergen, Bearden, Bodeen, Barden, Borden, Burkeen

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Where is the Berdeen family from?

You can see how Berdeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berdeen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Berdeen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Berdeen families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Berdeen's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Berdeen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berdeen 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 Berdeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berdeen. 100% of Berdeen men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Berdeen women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Berdeen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Berdeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berdeen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Berdeen. 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 74 military records available for the last name Berdeen. For the veterans among your Berdeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berdeen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Berdeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Berdeen in 1966 was 88, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berdeen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berdeen 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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