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Berla Family History

Berla 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: Perla, Bera, Berka, Bella, Berta, Berl, Berna, Berra, Bell, Beal

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Where is the Berla family from?

You can see how Berla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Berla families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Berla's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Berla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berla. 30% of Berla men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
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Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Berla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berla 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Berla. 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 43 military records available for the last name Berla. For the veterans among your Berla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berla lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Berla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Berla in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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