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Berea Family History

Berea 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: Bera, Berka, Berta, Berna, Perea, Beres, Brea, Berra, Bereza, Beyea

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Where is the Berea family from?

You can see how Berea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Berea families living in Kansas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Berea's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Berea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berea. 50% of Berea men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Berea women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Nipper
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Berea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berea 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Berea. 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 54 military records available for the last name Berea. For the veterans among your Berea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berea lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Berea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Berea in 1961 was 60, and 48 in 2003.

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