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Berhold Family History

Berhold 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: Berthold, Gerhold, Bergold, Berwald, Bergholz, Herold, Betzold

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Where is the Berhold family from?

You can see how Berhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berhold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berhold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Berhold families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Berhold's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Berhold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berhold 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 94 census records available for the last name Berhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berhold 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Berhold. 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 21 military records available for the last name Berhold. For the veterans among your Berhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berhold lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Berhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Berhold in 1966 was 86, and 84 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berhold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berhold 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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