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Bearer Family History

Bearer Surname Meaning

English: possibly an occupational name from Middle English berere ‘carrier or porter’ but no evidence has been found that it became hereditary. Alternatively, an altered form of another name such as Berrier a very rare occupational name for a thresher of grain (an agent derivative of Middle English berien ‘to beat thresh’) or Berrow a variant of Barrow or an English equivalent (via Anglo-Norman French) of Berard.

Americanized form of German Böhrer (see Bohrer).

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


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You can see how Bearer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bearer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bearer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Bearer families living in Kent. This was about 13% of all the recorded Bearer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bearer families in 1891.
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What did your Bearer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bearer. 86% of Bearer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Shopkeeper (drapery)
    15%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bearer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bearer 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Bearer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Bearer. For the veterans among your Bearer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bearer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bearer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bearer in 1945 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bearer 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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