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Berent Name Meaning

Polish: of German origin (see Behrendt ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bernt, Berend, Berendt, Behrens, Deren, Berni, Behrendt, Berndt

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Where is the Berent family from?

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

What did your Berent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berent. 25% of Berent men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Berent women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berent were New Worker and Proprietor. .

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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
    25%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Inspector
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Berent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berent 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 888 immigration records available for the last name Berent. 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 901 military records available for the last name Berent. For the veterans among your Berent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berent lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Berent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Berent in 1956 was 59, and 91 in 2004.

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