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Berzau Family History

Berzau 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: Bernau, Berman, Bera, Berka, Brau, Beran, Berta, Bernat, Bergan

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Where is the Berzau family from?

You can see how Berzau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berzau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Berzau family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Berzau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Berzau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berzau 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 1 census records available for the last name Berzau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berzau 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Berzau. 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 12 military records available for the last name Berzau. For the veterans among your Berzau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berzau lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Berzau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Berzau in 1971 was 66, and 75 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berzau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berzau 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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