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Berjer Family History

Berjer 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: Berner, Berger, Berber, Beer, Beaver, Burger, Becher, Kerker, Barber

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Where is the Berjer family from?

You can see how Berjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berjer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Berjer families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Berjer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Berjer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berjer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berjer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Berjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berjer 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Berjer. 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 Berjer. For the veterans among your Berjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berjer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Berjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Berjer in 1967 was 55, and 83 in 2000.

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