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Berzel Family History

Berzel 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: Bertel, Berkel, Bermel, Benzel, Berner, Borel, Berger, Berke, Mergel

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Where is the Berzel family from?

You can see how Berzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Berzel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Berzel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Berzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berzel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Berzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berzel 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Berzel. 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 165 military records available for the last name Berzel. For the veterans among your Berzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berzel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Berzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Berzel in 1966 was 77, and 83 in 2003.

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