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Berhel Family History

Berhel 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: Bertel, Bethel, Bechel, Berkel, Bermel, Behel, Berthel, Berhe, Berner

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Where is the Berhel family from?

You can see how Berhel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berhel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Berhel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Berhel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Berhel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Berhel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berhel 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 106 census records available for the last name Berhel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berhel 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Berhel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Berhel. For the veterans among your Berhel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berhel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Berhel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Berhel in 1964 was 49, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berhel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berhel 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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