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Bercamshaw Family History

Bercamshaw 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: Ramshaw, Bradshaw, Brayshaw, Kershaw, Bagshaw, Grimshaw, Burdeshaw

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Where is the Bercamshaw family from?

You can see how Bercamshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bercamshaw family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bercamshaw families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bercamshaw's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Bercamshaw families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Bercamshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bercamshaw 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 Bercamshaw. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bercamshaw. For the veterans among your Bercamshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bercamshaw 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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