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Berris Name Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Berre a pet form of Bernhard . See Berens compare Berres .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ferris, Terris, Borris, Berrio, Perris, Berres, Berrie, Burris

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Where is the Berris family from?

You can see how Berris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Berris family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Berris's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berris families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berris. 22% of Berris men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Berris women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berris were Attorney and Looper. .

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Attorney
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Looper
    19%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 514 immigration records available for the last name Berris. 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 308 military records available for the last name Berris. For the veterans among your Berris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berris lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Berris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Berris in 1959 was 43, and 79 in 2003.

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