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Berze Family History

Berze 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: Berke, Berge, Berne, Berte, Berhe, Berner, Barre, Berry, Berger, Berg

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Where is the Berze family from?

You can see how Berze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berze family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Berze families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Berze's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berze 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 326 census records available for the last name Berze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berze 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Berze. 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 18 military records available for the last name Berze. For the veterans among your Berze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berze lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Berze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Berze in 1968 was 76, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berze 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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