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Berward Family History

Berward 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: Bernard, Berwald, Berard, Beard, Seward, Bernhard, Edward, Berland

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Where is the Berward family from?

You can see how Berward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berward family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Berward families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Berward families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Berward's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Berward families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berward 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 216 census records available for the last name Berward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berward 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Berward. 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 46 military records available for the last name Berward. For the veterans among your Berward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berward lifespan?

Average Berward life expectancy in 1999 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berward 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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