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Berhing Family History

Berhing 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: Bering, Berling, Berding, Berning, Berlin, Herring, Bergin, Burling

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Where is the Berhing family from?

You can see how Berhing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berhing family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Berhing families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Berhing's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Berhing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berhing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berhing ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Berhing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berhing 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Berhing. 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 6 military records available for the last name Berhing. For the veterans among your Berhing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berhing lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Berhing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Berhing in 1983 was 75, and 81 in 1991.

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