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Bermas Family History

Bermas 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: Berman, Bernas, German, Hermes, Barlas, Barbas, Bras, Buras, Bermann

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Where is the Bermas family from?

You can see how Bermas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bermas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bermas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bermas families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bermas's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Bermas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bermas 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 Bermas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bermas. 24% of Bermas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bermas women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bermas were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Bermas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bermas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bermas 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Bermas. 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 105 military records available for the last name Bermas. For the veterans among your Bermas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bermas lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Bermas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bermas in 1960 was 48, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bermas 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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