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Berm Family History

Berm 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: Berg, Berk, Beam, Bera, Bern, Bert, Bero, Behm, Berl, Herm

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Where is the Berm family from?

You can see how Berm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Berm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Berm families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berm's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Berm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berm 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 Berm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berm. 34% of Berm men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Retired
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Berm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berm 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Berm. 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 969 military records available for the last name Berm. For the veterans among your Berm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berm lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1993, in the United States, Berm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Berm in 1961 was 53, and 79 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berm 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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