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Bereman Family History

Bereman 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: Berman, Beeman, Berkman, Boreman, Begeman, Bergman, Bertman, Bergeman

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Where is the Bereman family from?

You can see how Bereman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bereman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bereman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bereman families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bereman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bereman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bereman 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 Bereman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bereman. 34% of Bereman men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Bereman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bereman were Inspector and Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Inspector
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bereman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bereman 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Bereman. 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 305 military records available for the last name Bereman. For the veterans among your Bereman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bereman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Bereman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bereman in 1960 was 56, and 82 in 2003.

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