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Berschied Family History

Berschied 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: Perschke, Kerscher, Herscher, Belschner, Kerschen, Schied, Bercier

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Where is the Berschied family from?

You can see how Berschied families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berschied family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Berschied families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berschied family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berschied's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Berschied families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berschied 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 Berschied family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Berschied. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berschied 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Berschied. 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 13 military records available for the last name Berschied. For the veterans among your Berschied ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berschied lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Berschied life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Berschied in 1965 was 65, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berschied

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berschied 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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