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Berday Family History

Berday 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: Berdan, Berry, Berley, Berman, Cerda, Bera, Berka, Berkey, Beran

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Where is the Berday family from?

You can see how Berday families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berday family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Berday families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Berday family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Berday's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Berday families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berday 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 198 census records available for the last name Berday. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berday 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Berday. 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 27 military records available for the last name Berday. For the veterans among your Berday ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berday lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Berday life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Berday in 1962 was 57, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berday 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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