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Bershee Family History

Bershee 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: Hershey, Belshe, Berchem, Bershad, Gershen, Forshee, Berthel, Bushee

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Where is the Bershee family from?

You can see how Bershee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bershee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bershee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bershee families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Bershee's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bershee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bershee 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 109 census records available for the last name Bershee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bershee 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bershee. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bershee. For the veterans among your Bershee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bershee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Bershee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bershee in 1962 was 67, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bershee 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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