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Bershler Family History

Bershler 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: Berstler, Beichler, Bechler, Beisler, Behler, Besler, Bessler

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Where is the Bershler family from?

You can see how Bershler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bershler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bershler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bershler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bershler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bershler 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 Bershler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Bershler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bershler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bershler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bershler. For the veterans among your Bershler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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