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Berret Family History

Berret 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: Berreth, Berrett, Perret, Berres, Berget, Barret, Verret, Bernet

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Where is the Berret family from?

You can see how Berret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berret family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Berret families living in Louisiana. This was about 22% of all the recorded Berret's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Berret families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berret 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 Berret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berret. 43% of Berret men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
  • Barber
    29%
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Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Berret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berret 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Berret. 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 165 military records available for the last name Berret. For the veterans among your Berret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berret lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Berret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Berret in 1963 was 42, and 87 in 1999.

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