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Bermelt Family History

Bermelt 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: Bermel, Berrett, Ermel, Bermejo, Bertels, Bertel, Berget, Berkel

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Where is the Bermelt family from?

You can see how Bermelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bermelt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bermelt families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bermelt's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Bermelt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Bermelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bermelt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bermelt. 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 military records available for the last name Bermelt. For the veterans among your Bermelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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