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Berrer Family History

Berrer 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: Berner, Berger, Berrier, Ferrer, Burrer, Derrer, Berber, Berres

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Where is the Berrer family from?

You can see how Berrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Berrer family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berrer's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Berrer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berrer. 100% of Berrer 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 445 census records available for the last name Berrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrer 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Berrer. 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 471 military records available for the last name Berrer. For the veterans among your Berrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Berrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Berrer in 1975 was 84, and 91 in 1985.

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