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Berdine Family History

Berdine Surname Meaning

Irish: possibly of French origin (see 2 below).

Altered form of French Berdin (or perhaps of some other similar French surname)

itself a variant of Bardin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Berdine family from?

You can see how Berdine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berdine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berdine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 7 Berdine families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berdine's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Berdine families in 1871.
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What did your Berdine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berdine. 34% of Berdine men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Berdine women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berdine were Farm Worker and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farm Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Berdine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berdine 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Berdine. 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 620 military records available for the last name Berdine. For the veterans among your Berdine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berdine lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Berdine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Berdine in 1946 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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