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Berfs Family History

Berfs 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: Berns, Beres, Berks, Bergs, Boris, Berry, Berg, Boros, Berke, Baros

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Where is the Berfs family from?

You can see how Berfs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berfs family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Berfs families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berfs's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Berfs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berfs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Berfs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berfs 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Berfs. 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 Berfs. For the veterans among your Berfs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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