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Berbel Family History

Berbel 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: Bertel, Herbel, Berber, Berkel, Bermel, Kerbel, Zerbel, Berner, Borel

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Where is the Berbel family from?

You can see how Berbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berbel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berbel family living in Missouri. This was about 20% of all the recorded Berbel's in USA. Missouri and 4 other states had the highest population of Berbel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berbel 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 Berbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berbel. 100% of Berbel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Berbel women worked as an Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Berbel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Berbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berbel 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Berbel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Berbel. For the veterans among your Berbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berbel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Berbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Berbel in 1968 was 91, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berbel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berbel 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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