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Berst Family History

Berst Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bertz or Brest.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Berst family from?

You can see how Berst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Berst families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Berst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berst families in 1891.
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What did your Berst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berst. 100% of Berst 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Berst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berst 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Berst. 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 791 military records available for the last name Berst. For the veterans among your Berst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Berst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Berst in 1962 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berst 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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