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Bermitt Family History

Bermitt 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: Bernitt, Merritt, Burritt, Berrett, Britt, Demmitt, Bernett, Burditt

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Where is the Bermitt family from?

You can see how Bermitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bermitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bermitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Bermitt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Bermitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bermitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Bermitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bermitt 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bermitt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bermitt. For the veterans among your Bermitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bermitt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bermitt 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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