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Bersheim Family History

Bersheim 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: Borsheim, Bernheim, Wertheim, Nesheim, Berchem, Berstein, Dershem

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Where is the Bersheim family from?

You can see how Bersheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bersheim family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bersheim families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bersheim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bersheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bersheim 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 59 census records available for the last name Bersheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bersheim 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bersheim. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bersheim. For the veterans among your Bersheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bersheim lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bersheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bersheim in 1966 was 65, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bersheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bersheim 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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