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Bershen Family History

Bershen 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: Gershen, Bergen, Gersten, Hershey, Bensen, Gershon, Kerschen, Belshe

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Where is the Bershen family from?

You can see how Bershen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bershen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bershen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bershen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bershen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bershen 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 72 census records available for the last name Bershen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bershen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bershen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bershen. For the veterans among your Bershen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bershen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Bershen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bershen in 1974 was 65, and 87 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bershen 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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