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Berdel Family History

Berdel 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: Bedel, Bendel, Bertel, Berkel, Bermel, Berner, Borel, Berger, Burden

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Where is the Berdel family from?

You can see how Berdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berdel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Berdel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Berdel families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Berdel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berdel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berdel 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 Berdel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berdel. 28% of Berdel men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Berdel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Berdel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berdel 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Berdel. 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 385 military records available for the last name Berdel. For the veterans among your Berdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berdel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Berdel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Berdel in 1947 was 44, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berdel 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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