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Berschet Family History

Berschet 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: Kerscher, Herscher, Kerschen, Berchem, Bersch, Herschel, Bertsche

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berschet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Berschet ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Berschet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berschet 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Berschet. 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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There are 14 military records available for the last name Berschet. For the veterans among your Berschet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berschet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Berschet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Berschet in 1968 was 79, and 34 in 2000.

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