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Bewersdorf Family History

Bewersdorf 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: Beyersdorf, Beversdorf, Bergdorf, Lauersdorf, Bowersox, Beresford

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Where is the Bewersdorf family from?

You can see how Bewersdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bewersdorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bewersdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bewersdorf family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bewersdorf's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bewersdorf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bewersdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bewersdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bewersdorf. 100% of Bewersdorf men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bewersdorf women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%

What Bewersdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Bewersdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bewersdorf 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Bewersdorf. 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 149 military records available for the last name Bewersdorf. For the veterans among your Bewersdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bewersdorf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bewersdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bewersdorf in 1964 was 83, and 92 in 2002.

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