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Berau Family History

Berau 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: Bera, Brau, Beran, Beau, Bernau, Burau, Bean, Bear, Beal, Berry

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Where is the Berau family from?

You can see how Berau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Berau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Berau family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Berau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Berau ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Berau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berau 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Berau. 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 25 military records available for the last name Berau. For the veterans among your Berau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berau lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1993, in the United States, Berau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Berau in 1960 was 58, and 91 in 1993.

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