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Berlander Family History

Berlander 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: Oberlander, Verlander, Bolander, Sealander, Brander, Berland

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Where is the Berlander family from?

You can see how Berlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berlander family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Berlander families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Berlander family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berlander's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Berlander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berlander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berlander ancestors do for a living?

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

What Berlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Berlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berlander 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Berlander. 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 6 military records available for the last name Berlander. For the veterans among your Berlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berlander lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1976, in the United States, Berlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Berlander in 1974 was 82, and 72 in 1976.

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