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Berschig Family History

Berschig 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, Bursch, Borsch, Barsch, Pershing, Perschke, Lersch, Kerscher

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Where is the Berschig family from?

You can see how Berschig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berschig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berschig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Berschig families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Berschig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Berschig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berschig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Berschig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berschig 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Berschig. 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 33 military records available for the last name Berschig. For the veterans among your Berschig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berschig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Berschig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Berschig in 1965 was 73, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berschig 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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