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Berls Family History

Berls 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: Berl, Berns, Beres, Berks, Bergs, Beals, Bell, Boris, Beal, Berry

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Where is the Berls family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berls. 45% of Berls men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Berls women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berls were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berls 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Berls. 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 137 military records available for the last name Berls. For the veterans among your Berls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berls lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Berls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Berls in 1958 was 50, and 98 in 2004.

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