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Berwise Family History

Berwise 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: Berwick, Derise, Cerise, Berish, Berrie, Beise, Berdine, Erwine

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Where is the Berwise family from?

You can see how Berwise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berwise family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Berwise families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Berwise family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Berwise's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Berwise families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berwise 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 25 census records available for the last name Berwise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berwise 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Berwise. 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 2 military records available for the last name Berwise. For the veterans among your Berwise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berwise lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Berwise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Berwise in 1985 was 78, and 79 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berwise 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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