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Berlant Family History

Berlant 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: Berland, Berlin, Berman, Bermann, Belan, Beran, Ferland, Erland

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Where is the Berlant family from?

You can see how Berlant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berlant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Berlant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Berlant families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berlant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berlant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berlant 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 Berlant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berlant. 31% of Berlant men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Berlant women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Tailor
    31%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Owner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Berlant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Berlant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berlant 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Berlant. 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 78 military records available for the last name Berlant. For the veterans among your Berlant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berlant lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Berlant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Berlant in 1964 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berlant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berlant 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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