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Bersey Family History

Bersey Surname Meaning

see Bursey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bersey family from?

You can see how Bersey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bersey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bersey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Bersey families living in Cornwall. This was about 61% of all the recorded Bersey's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Bersey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bersey 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 Bersey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chastered Accountant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bersey. 34% of Bersey men worked as a Chastered Accountant and 93% of Bersey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bersey were Dairy Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chastered Accountant
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Dairy Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Bersey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bersey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bersey 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Bersey. 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 250 military records available for the last name Bersey. For the veterans among your Bersey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bersey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bersey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bersey in 1963 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bersey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bersey 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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