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Berschel Family History

Berschel 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: Herschel, Kerscher, Herscher, Peschel, Kerschen, Henschel, Urschel

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Where is the Berschel family from?

You can see how Berschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berschel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berschel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Berschel families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Berschel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Berschel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berschel 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 97 census records available for the last name Berschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berschel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Berschel. 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 46 military records available for the last name Berschel. For the veterans among your Berschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berschel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Berschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Berschel in 1967 was 71, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berschel 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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