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Berschwinger Family History

Berschwinger 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: Schwinger, Barshinger, Beringer, Schlinger, Behringer, Buchinger

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Where is the Berschwinger family from?

You can see how Berschwinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berschwinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Berschwinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Berschwinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berschwinger families in 1920.
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What did your Berschwinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Berschwinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berschwinger 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Berschwinger. 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 14 military records available for the last name Berschwinger. For the veterans among your Berschwinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berschwinger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Berschwinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Berschwinger in 1967 was 76, and 69 in 2001.

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