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Berscht Family History

Berscht 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: Bersch, Bursch, Bracht, Borsch, Barsch, Lersch, Hersch, Fersch

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Where is the Berscht family from?

You can see how Berscht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berscht family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Berscht families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Berscht families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Berscht's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Berscht families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berscht 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 Berscht ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Berscht. 100% of Berscht men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Berscht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Berscht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berscht 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Berscht. 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 3 military records available for the last name Berscht. For the veterans among your Berscht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berscht lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Berscht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Berscht in 1976 was 78, and 84 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berscht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berscht 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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