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Bershers Family History

Bershers 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: Boshers, Borchers, Beshears, Brashers, Berner, Berger, Becher

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Where is the Bershers family from?

You can see how Bershers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bershers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bershers families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Bershers families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Bershers's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Bershers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bershers 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 108 census records available for the last name Bershers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bershers 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bershers. 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 Bershers. For the veterans among your Bershers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bershers lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Bershers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bershers in 1972 was 69, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bershers 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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