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Bersyn Family History

Bersyn 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: Persyn, Berson, Berry, Berlin, Benson, Berman, Person, Bergen, Bergin

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Where is the Bersyn family from?

You can see how Bersyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bersyn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bersyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bersyn family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bersyn's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bersyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bersyn 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 8 census records available for the last name Bersyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bersyn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bersyn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bersyn. For the veterans among your Bersyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bersyn lifespan?

Average Bersyn life expectancy in 1974 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bersyn 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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