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Bermen Family History

Bermen 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: Berman, Bergen, Berven, Bermel, Berken, Beren, Berumen, Bermea

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Where is the Bermen family from?

You can see how Bermen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bermen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bermen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bermen families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bermen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bermen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bermen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bermen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bermen. 50% of Bermen men worked as a Tailor. .

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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

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Bermen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Bermen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bermen 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Bermen. 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 Bermen. For the veterans among your Bermen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bermen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1985, in the United States, Bermen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bermen in 1983 was 63, and 62 in 1985.

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