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Berdie Family History

Berdie 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: Berrie, Berdine, Berlin, Beadle, Berke, Verdier, Geddie, Erie, Berge

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Where is the Berdie family from?

You can see how Berdie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berdie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berdie families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Berdie families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Berdie's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Berdie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berdie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Berdie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berdie. 100% of Berdie men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Berdie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Berdie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berdie 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Berdie. 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 58 military records available for the last name Berdie. For the veterans among your Berdie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berdie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Berdie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Berdie in 1962 was 75, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berdie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berdie 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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