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Berenz Family History

Berenz 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: Ferenz, Berent, Berens, Berend, Beren, Brent, Buren, Jerez, Bergen

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Where is the Berenz family from?

You can see how Berenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berenz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Berenz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 72% of all the recorded Berenz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Berenz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berenz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berenz. 67% of Berenz men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Berenz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berenz were Salesman and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Berenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berenz 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Berenz. 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 151 military records available for the last name Berenz. For the veterans among your Berenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berenz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Berenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Berenz in 1966 was 71, and 53 in 2004.

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