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Berft Family History

Berft 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: Bert, Bergt, Bernt, Berst, Berry, Best, Berg, Berke, Borst, Berk

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Where is the Berft family from?

You can see how Berft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berft family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Berft families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Berft's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Berft families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berft 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 51 census records available for the last name Berft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berft 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Berft. 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 3 military records available for the last name Berft. For the veterans among your Berft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berft lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2003, in the United States, Berft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Berft in 1999 was 87, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berft 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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