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Berwish Family History

Berwish 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: Berish, Beamish, Berwick, Borish, Barish, Darwish, Gerrish, Barnish

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Where is the Berwish family from?

You can see how Berwish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berwish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Berwish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berwish family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berwish's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Berwish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berwish 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 19 census records available for the last name Berwish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berwish 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Berwish. 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 4 military records available for the last name Berwish. For the veterans among your Berwish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berwish lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1978, in the United States, Berwish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Berwish in 1976 was 60, and 87 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berwish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berwish 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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