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Berdsell Family History

Berdsell 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: Birdsell, Birdwell, Bursell, Bardwell, Birdsall, Beadnell, Bordwell

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Where is the Berdsell family from?

You can see how Berdsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berdsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Berdsell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Berdsell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Berdsell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berdsell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berdsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berdsell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Minister
    100%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Berdsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berdsell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Berdsell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Berdsell. For the veterans among your Berdsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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