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Berenguer Name Meaning

Spanish and French (southern; Bérenguer): from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements ber ‘bear’ + ger ‘spear’ a cognate of French Bérenger (see Berenger ) and Béringer (see Beringer ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Beringer, Bernauer, Berner, Berger, Brenner, Brunger, Bedinger

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Where is the Berenguer family from?

You can see how Berenguer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berenguer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berenguer family living in Kansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Berenguer's in USA. Kansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Berenguer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berenguer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berenguer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Costurera was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berenguer. 100% of Berenguer women worked as a Costurera. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%
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Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Berenguer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berenguer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Berenguer. 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 130 military records available for the last name Berenguer. For the veterans among your Berenguer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berenguer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Berenguer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Berenguer in 1960 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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