This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Berssen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Berssen Family History

Berssen 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: Bernsen, Bergen, Bessent, Besser, Jessen, Gersten, Kessen, Bossen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Berssen family from?

You can see how Berssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berssen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berssen family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Berssen's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Berssen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berssen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Berssen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Berssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berssen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Berssen

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Berssen. 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.

View all Berssen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Berssen. For the veterans among your Berssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Berssen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Berssen family history

Discover More

What is the average Berssen lifespan?

Average Berssen life expectancy in 1989 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berssen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berssen 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Berssen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial