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Berline Family History

Berline 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: Berlin, Berling, Berliner, Eberline, Berdine, Berland, Merlin, Belin

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Where is the Berline family from?

You can see how Berline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berline family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Berline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Berline families living in Wisconsin. This was about 28% of all the recorded Berline's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Berline families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berline. 34% of Berline men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Berline women worked as a Typist. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berline 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Berline. 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 229 military records available for the last name Berline. For the veterans among your Berline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berline lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Berline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Berline in 1957 was 56, and 94 in 2004.

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