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Berenger Family History

Berenger Surname Meaning

French (Bérenger): variant of Béringer (see Beringer).

English (of Norman origin): variant of Berringer a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Berenger family from?

You can see how Berenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berenger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Berenger families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berenger's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Berenger families in 1891.
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What did your Berenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berenger. 100% of Berenger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berenger 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Berenger. 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 166 military records available for the last name Berenger. For the veterans among your Berenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berenger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Berenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Berenger in 1961 was 55, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berenger 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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