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Bershon Family History

Bershon 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: Gershon, Berson, Mershon, Burston, Benson, Beaston, Person, Benston

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Where is the Bershon family from?

You can see how Bershon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bershon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bershon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bershon family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bershon's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bershon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bershon 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 176 census records available for the last name Bershon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bershon 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bershon. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bershon. For the veterans among your Bershon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bershon lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Bershon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bershon in 1979 was 91, and 97 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bershon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bershon 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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