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Bershe Family History

Bershe 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: Belshe, Berhe, Berke, Berge, Bergh, Barthe, Beese, Beste, Hershey

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Where is the Bershe family from?

You can see how Bershe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bershe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bershe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bershe families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bershe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bershe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bershe 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 65 census records available for the last name Bershe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bershe 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bershe. 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 Bershe. For the veterans among your Bershe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bershe lifespan?

Average Bershe life expectancy in 1995 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bershe 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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