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Berlger Family History

Berlger 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: Berger, Belger, Berner, Burger, Beringer, Beger, Berley, Bolger

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Where is the Berlger family from?

You can see how Berlger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berlger family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Berlger family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berlger's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Berlger families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berlger 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 12 census records available for the last name Berlger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berlger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Berlger. 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 4 military records available for the last name Berlger. For the veterans among your Berlger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berlger 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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