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Bearr Family History

Bearr Name 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: Bear, Barr, Beard, Bears, Bearb, Beary, Beare, Bearer, Bard, Barre

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Where is the Bearr family from?

You can see how Bearr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bearr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bearr families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Bearr families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bearr's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bearr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bearr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bearr ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bearr ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Bearr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bearr 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bearr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Bearr. For the veterans among your Bearr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bearr lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Bearr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bearr in 1964 was 69, and 72 in 1994.

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