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Berdell Family History

Berdell Name 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: Bendell, Bedell, Burdell, Bardell, Burrell, Cardell, Kardell

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Where is the Berdell family from?

You can see how Berdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Berdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Berdell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Berdell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Berdell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berdell. 43% of Berdell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Berdell women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Paper Handler
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Berdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berdell 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Berdell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 140 military records available for the last name Berdell. For the veterans among your Berdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berdell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Berdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Berdell in 1962 was 40, and 92 in 2003.

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