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Bermiss Family History

Bermiss 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: Bemiss, Beamish, Ermis, Berzins, Bernius, Berish, Burriss, Ferriss

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Where is the Bermiss family from?

You can see how Bermiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bermiss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bermiss family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bermiss's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Bermiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bermiss 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 36 census records available for the last name Bermiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bermiss 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bermiss. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bermiss. For the veterans among your Bermiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bermiss lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bermiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bermiss in 1958 was 35, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bermiss 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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