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Bersell Family History

Bersell 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: Bursell, Persell, Gesell, Bissell, Hensell, Burrell, Kernell, Barrell

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Where is the Bersell family from?

You can see how Bersell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bersell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bersell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bersell families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bersell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bersell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bersell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bersell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Bersell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bersell 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Bersell. 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 43 military records available for the last name Bersell. For the veterans among your Bersell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bersell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bersell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bersell in 1963 was 77, and 72 in 2003.

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