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Bersson Family History

Bersson Surname 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: Bernson, Besson, Persson, Berkson, Berson, Bergson, Burston, Benson

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Where is the Bersson family from?

You can see how Bersson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bersson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bersson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bersson families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bersson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bersson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bersson 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

There are 98 census records available for the last name Bersson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bersson 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Bersson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Bersson. For the veterans among your Bersson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bersson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bersson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bersson in 1971 was 87, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bersson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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