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Berrang Family History

Berrang 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: Berrong, Herring, Verran, Berman, Berland, Bermann, Beran, Herran

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Where is the Berrang family from?

You can see how Berrang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrang family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Berrang families living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Berrang's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Berrang families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berrang 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 Berrang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berrang. 100% of Berrang men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Berrang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Berrang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrang 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Berrang. 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 152 military records available for the last name Berrang. For the veterans among your Berrang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrang lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Berrang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Berrang in 1962 was 75, and 54 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berrang

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berrang 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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