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Berdes Family History

Berdes 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: Berkes, Berges, Bardes, Bordes, Beres, Berres, Gerdes, Berner, Barnes

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Where is the Berdes family from?

You can see how Berdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berdes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Berdes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Berdes families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berdes's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Berdes families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berdes 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 Berdes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berdes. 60% of Berdes men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Berdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berdes 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Berdes. 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 16 military records available for the last name Berdes. For the veterans among your Berdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berdes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Berdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Berdes in 1964 was 56, and 62 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berdes 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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