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Berlese Family History

Berlese 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: Berley, Breese, Berkes, Beese, Berges, Barrese, Belles, Beres, Berres

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Where is the Berlese family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berlese 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 Berlese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berlese. 100% of Berlese men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Berlese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berlese 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Berlese. 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 20 military records available for the last name Berlese. For the veterans among your Berlese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berlese lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Berlese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Berlese in 1975 was 82, and 90 in 2004.

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