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Berall Family History

Berall Surname 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: Beall, Bell, Brill, Beal, Ball, Berwald, Bera, Beran, Krall, Beardall

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Where is the Berall family from?

You can see how Berall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Berall family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Berall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Berall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berall 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Berall. 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 13 military records available for the last name Berall. For the veterans among your Berall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berall lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Berall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Berall in 1970 was 67, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berall 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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