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Bersel Family History

Bersel 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: Bensel, Bertel, Beisel, Bessel, Berkel, Bermel, Besel, Berner, Borel

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Where is the Bersel family from?

You can see how Bersel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bersel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bersel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bersel family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bersel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bersel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bersel 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 147 census records available for the last name Bersel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bersel 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bersel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bersel. For the veterans among your Bersel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bersel lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1998, in the United States, Bersel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bersel in 1990 was 81, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bersel 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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