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Bers Family History

Bers 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: Berg, Berk, Bera, Byers, Bors, Beers, Bern, Bess, Bert, Bero

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Where is the Bers family from?

You can see how Bers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Bers families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bers. 100% of Bers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bers 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 779 immigration records available for the last name Bers. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Bers. For the veterans among your Bers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bers in 1961 was 48, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bers 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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