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Beri Family History

Beri Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab and Uttar Pradesh): Khatri (warrior class) name from Hindi and Punjabi beri ‘jujube tree’ (Ziziphus jujuba).

According to popular belief an ancestor of bearers of this surname was born under such a tree.

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


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Where is the Beri family from?

You can see how Beri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beri family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Beri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Beri families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beri's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Beri families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beri 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 Beri ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Beri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beri 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Beri. 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 79 military records available for the last name Beri. For the veterans among your Beri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beri lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Beri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Beri in 1964 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beri 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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