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Berston Family History

Berston Name Meaning

from Berstane in Paplay in South Ronaldsay (Orkney) which is recorded as Birstone in 1677. The etymology of the place-name is uncertain.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Burston, Beaston, Benston, Berton, Berson, Easton, Benson, Harston

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Where is the Berston family from?

You can see how Berston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Berston family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Berston's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Berston families in 1840.
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What did your Berston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berston. 38% of Berston men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Berston women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berston were Manager and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berston 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Berston. 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 95 military records available for the last name Berston. For the veterans among your Berston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Berston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Berston in 1963 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

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