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Bereswill Family History

Bereswill 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: Berryhill, Creswell, Kerswell, Betsill, Braswell, Bergwall, Brill

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Where is the Bereswill family from?

You can see how Bereswill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bereswill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bereswill families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bereswill's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Bereswill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bereswill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bereswill ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Bereswill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bereswill 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Bereswill. 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 100 military records available for the last name Bereswill. For the veterans among your Bereswill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bereswill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bereswill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bereswill in 1966 was 77, and 88 in 2001.

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