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Berwing Family History

Berwing 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: Bering, Berling, Berding, Berning, Berlin, Herring, Bergin, Burling

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Where is the Berwing family from?

You can see how Berwing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berwing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berwing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Berwing families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Berwing's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Berwing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berwing 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 123 census records available for the last name Berwing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berwing 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Berwing. 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 43 military records available for the last name Berwing. For the veterans among your Berwing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berwing lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Berwing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Berwing in 1967 was 64, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berwing 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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