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Berzelius Family History

Berzelius 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: Fernelius, Cornelius, Bertels, Berzins, Bernius, Berlin, Bergevin

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Where is the Berzelius family from?

You can see how Berzelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berzelius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berzelius family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Berzelius's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Berzelius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berzelius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berzelius ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Berzelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berzelius 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Berzelius. 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 20 military records available for the last name Berzelius. For the veterans among your Berzelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berzelius lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Berzelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Berzelius in 1975 was 80, and 21 in 2001.

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