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Bersano Family History

Bersano 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: Bersani, Bassano, Berman, Berland, Bermann, Beran, Bergan, Serrano

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Where is the Bersano family from?

You can see how Bersano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bersano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bersano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bersano families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bersano's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bersano families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bersano 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 Bersano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bersano. 25% of Bersano men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Coal Loader
    25%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Bersano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Bersano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bersano 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Bersano. 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 159 military records available for the last name Bersano. For the veterans among your Bersano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bersano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bersano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bersano in 1962 was 88, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bersano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bersano 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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