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Berrest Family History

Berrest 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: Berrett, Berres, Forrest, Barrett, Ernest, Terres, Berkes, Berreth

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Where is the Berrest family from?

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

What did your Berrest ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Berrest ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Berrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrest 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Berrest. 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 7 military records available for the last name Berrest. For the veterans among your Berrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrest lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Berrest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Berrest in 1965 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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