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Bercant Family History

Bercant 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: Berman, Berland, Bermann, Beran, Merchant, Bernat, Bergan, Bercaw

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Bercant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bercant 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 Bercant. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bercant. For the veterans among your Bercant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bercant lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1975, in the United States, Bercant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Bercant in 1965 was 70, and 50 in 1975.

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