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Bercier Family History

Bercier Surname Meaning

French:: occupational name from bercier a regional form of berger ‘shepherd’. Occupational name for an archer or a hunter from an agent derivative of Old French berser ‘to shoot (with a bow and arrow)’.

In the US, this surname is common among Native Americans, namely the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in ND.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bercier family from?

You can see how Bercier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bercier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bercier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Bercier families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bercier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bercier families in 1911.
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What did your Bercier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bercier. 50% of Bercier men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    28%
  • Fils De Cutivate
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

What Bercier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bercier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bercier 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Bercier. 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 234 military records available for the last name Bercier. For the veterans among your Bercier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bercier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bercier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bercier in 1955 was 48, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bercier 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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