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Berran Family History

Berran 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: Verran, Berman, Beran, Herran, Bergan, Ferran, Berra, Bertran

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Where is the Berran family from?

You can see how Berran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berran family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Berran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Berran families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Berran's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berran 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 Berran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berran. 40% of Berran men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
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What Berran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Berran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berran 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Berran. 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 116 military records available for the last name Berran. For the veterans among your Berran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berran lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Berran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Berran in 1952 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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