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Berdner Family History

Berdner 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: Berner, Bergner, Bordner, Bedner, Berkner, Berger, Verdier, Beringer

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Where is the Berdner family from?

You can see how Berdner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berdner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berdner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Berdner families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berdner's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Berdner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berdner 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 127 census records available for the last name Berdner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berdner 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Berdner. 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 15 military records available for the last name Berdner. For the veterans among your Berdner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berdner lifespan?

Average Berdner life expectancy in 1975 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berdner 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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