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Bershell Family History

Bershell 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: Bursell, Kerswell, Pershall, Meshell, Persell, Berthel, Burchell

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Where is the Bershell family from?

You can see how Bershell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bershell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bershell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Bershell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bershell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bershell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bershell 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 58 census records available for the last name Bershell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bershell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bershell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bershell. For the veterans among your Bershell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bershell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Bershell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bershell in 1972 was 24, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bershell 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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