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Berdo Family History

Berdo 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: Bergo, Berto, Berko, Bero, Burdo, Bardo, Bard, Berry, Barco, Bird

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Where is the Berdo family from?

You can see how Berdo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berdo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berdo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Berdo families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berdo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Berdo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berdo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berdo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berdo. 100% of Berdo men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Berdo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berdo 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Berdo. 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 40 military records available for the last name Berdo. For the veterans among your Berdo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berdo lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Berdo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Berdo in 1973 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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