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Bereth Family History

Bereth 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: Berreth, Hereth, Ereth, Berth, Breth, Brett, Beets, Bergh, Berto

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Where is the Bereth family from?

You can see how Bereth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bereth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bereth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bereth families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Bereth's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Bereth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bereth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bereth ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Bereth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bereth 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Bereth. 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 57 military records available for the last name Bereth. For the veterans among your Bereth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bereth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Bereth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bereth in 1971 was 72, and 83 in 2000.

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