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Bersche Family History

Bersche 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: Bersch, Bertsche, Bursch, Borsch, Barsch, Perschke, Lersch, Kerscher

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Where is the Bersche family from?

You can see how Bersche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bersche family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bersche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Bersche family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Bersche's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Bersche families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bersche 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 Bersche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bersche. 42% of Bersche men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bersche women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bersche were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Bersche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Bersche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bersche 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Bersche. 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 80 military records available for the last name Bersche. For the veterans among your Bersche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bersche lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bersche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bersche in 1965 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bersche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bersche 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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