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Bershback Family History

Bershback 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: Herschbach, Gersbach, Bershad, Bierschbach, Fishback, Brumback

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Where is the Bershback family from?

You can see how Bershback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bershback family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bershback family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bershback's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bershback families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Bershback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bershback 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 Bershback. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bershback. For the veterans among your Bershback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bershback lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Bershback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bershback in 1977 was 73, and 85 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bershback 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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