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Bershaw Family History

Bershaw 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: Kershaw, Bershad, Belshaw, Henshaw, Deshaw, Bagshaw, Renshaw, Besaw

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Where is the Bershaw family from?

You can see how Bershaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bershaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bershaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Bershaw families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bershaw's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bershaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bershaw 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 Bershaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Furrier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bershaw. 100% of Bershaw men worked as a Furrier and 100% of Bershaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Furrier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bershaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Bershaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bershaw 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Bershaw. 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 101 military records available for the last name Bershaw. For the veterans among your Bershaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bershaw lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bershaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bershaw in 1965 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bershaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bershaw 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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