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Berdella Family History

Berdella 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: Perella, Sardella, Gardella, Bendell, Bedell, Cardella, Burdell

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Where is the Berdella family from?

You can see how Berdella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berdella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berdella family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Berdella's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Berdella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berdella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Berdella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Berdella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berdella 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Berdella. 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 59 military records available for the last name Berdella. For the veterans among your Berdella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berdella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Berdella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Berdella in 1965 was 39, and 43 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berdella 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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