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Bersch Family History

Bersch Surname Meaning

German (Alemannic and Swabian): variant of Bertsch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bersch family from?

You can see how Bersch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bersch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bersch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bersch family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bersch's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bersch families in 1891.
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What did your Bersch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bersch. 23% of Bersch men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Bersch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bersch were Mechanic and Housework.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Bersch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bersch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bersch 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 907 immigration records available for the last name Bersch. 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 987 military records available for the last name Bersch. For the veterans among your Bersch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bersch lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bersch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bersch in 1953 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bersch 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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