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Berdach Family History

Berdach 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: Brach, Beach, Betlach, Gerlach, Berch, Berdahl, Erbach, Barach

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Where is the Berdach family from?

You can see how Berdach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berdach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Berdach families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Berdach's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Berdach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berdach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Berdach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Berdach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berdach 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Berdach. 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 6 military records available for the last name Berdach. For the veterans among your Berdach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berdach lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Berdach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Berdach in 1967 was 75, and 81 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berdach 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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