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Berzer Family History

Berzer 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: Berner, Berger, Herzer, Belzer, Berber, Beazer, Betzer, Beer, Beaver

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Where is the Berzer family from?

You can see how Berzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Berzer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Berzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Berzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berzer 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 Berzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berzer. 15% of Berzer men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Berzer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berzer were Laborer and Ballistician.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Ballistician
    40%

What Berzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Berzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berzer 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Berzer. 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 48 military records available for the last name Berzer. For the veterans among your Berzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Berzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Berzer in 1964 was 65, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berzer 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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