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Berme Family History

Berme 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: Berke, Berge, Berne, Berte, Bermel, Behme, Berhe, Bermea, Berner

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Where is the Berme family from?

You can see how Berme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berme family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Berme families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Berme family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berme's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Berme families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Berme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berme 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Berme. 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 13 military records available for the last name Berme. For the veterans among your Berme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berme lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berme 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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