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Berzley Family History

Berzley 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: Berley, Berkley, Beezley, Beazley, Barley, Bentley, Begley, Burley

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Where is the Berzley family from?

You can see how Berzley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berzley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berzley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Berzley families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Berzley's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Berzley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berzley 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 84 census records available for the last name Berzley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berzley 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 Berzley. 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 24 military records available for the last name Berzley. For the veterans among your Berzley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berzley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Berzley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Berzley in 1968 was 80, and 42 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berzley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berzley 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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