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Berdiel Family History

Berdiel 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: Verdier, Briel, Bedel, Berrier, Bernier, Bendel, Bertel, Bargiel

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Where is the Berdiel family from?

You can see how Berdiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berdiel family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Berdiel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Berdiel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Berdiel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berdiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Berdiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Berdiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berdiel 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Berdiel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Berdiel. For the veterans among your Berdiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berdiel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Berdiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Berdiel in 1963 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berdiel 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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