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Bersen Family History

Bersen 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: Bergen, Bensen, Berven, Bernsen, Berson, Berken, Beren, Berner

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Where is the Bersen family from?

You can see how Bersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bersen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bersen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bersen families living in North Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bersen's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bersen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bersen 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 217 census records available for the last name Bersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bersen 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Bersen. 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 142 military records available for the last name Bersen. For the veterans among your Bersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bersen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bersen in 1963 was 85, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bersen 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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