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Berschler Family History

Berschler 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: Eschler, Beichler, Bechler, Kerscher, Hirschler, Herscher, Belschner

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Where is the Berschler family from?

You can see how Berschler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berschler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Berschler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Berschler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Berschler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berschler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berschler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Berschler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Berschler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berschler 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Berschler. 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 25 military records available for the last name Berschler. For the veterans among your Berschler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berschler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Berschler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Berschler in 1967 was 74, and 79 in 2000.

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