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Berrett Name Meaning

French: from berrett ‘hooded cloak’ (Latin birrus), later ‘headdress’, ‘bonnet’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such headgear or a nickname for an habitual wearer. In the modern sense of a flat brimless hat, béret was not coined until the 19th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Berretta, Barrett, Bennett, Brett, Berreth, Ferrett, Burritt, Errett

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Berrett Ethnicity Estimate

What are the common regions with the Berrett name?

These results combine data from everyone in the AncestryDNA® database with the last name Berrett. The Ancestry® ethnicity regions shown are top five most common on average for these people.

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  • England & Wales

    63%

  • Ireland & Scotland

    15%

  • Norway

    6%

  • Sweden

    5%

  • Germanic Europe

    5%

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Berrett Family Origin

Where is the Berrett family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Berrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berrett families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Berrett families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Berrett's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Berrett families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Berrett Family Occupations

    What did your Berrett ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Berrett family was At Home. Farmer, Keeping House and Farming were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Berrett. The most common Berrett occupation in the USA was Farmer. 31% of Berrett's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      31%

    • Keeping House

      11%

    • Farming

      6%

    • At Home

      3%

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

    Berrett Historical Records

    What Berrett family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Berrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Berrett. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Berrett. For the veterans among your Berrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Berrett Life Expectancy

    What is the average Berrett lifespan?

    Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Berrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Berrett in 1955 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berrett

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berrett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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