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Berwith Family History

Berwith 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: Berreth, Berwick, Beckwith, Ledwith, Gerwitz, Berish, Bierwirth

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Where is the Berwith family from?

You can see how Berwith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berwith family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Berwith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Berwith family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Berwith's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Berwith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berwith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Berwith ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Berwith. 100% of Berwith men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Berwith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Berwith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berwith 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Berwith. 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 Berwith. For the veterans among your Berwith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berwith lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Berwith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Berwith in 1992 was 48, and 50 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berwith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berwith 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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