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Berheide Family History

Berheide 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: Berkheimer, Berkheiser, Heide, Pereida, Bernheisel, Herreid, Burnside

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Where is the Berheide family from?

You can see how Berheide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berheide family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berheide families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Berheide families living in Indiana. This was about 88% of all the recorded Berheide's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Berheide families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berheide surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Berheide family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Berheide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berheide 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Berheide. 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 133 military records available for the last name Berheide. For the veterans among your Berheide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berheide lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Berheide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Berheide in 1968 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berheide 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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