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Berrien Family History

Berrien Surname Meaning

Breton: habitational name from Berrien a place in Finistère in Brittany (France) ultimately from the old feminine personal name Berriona of Irish origin.

This surname is very rare in Brittany.

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


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Where is the Berrien family from?

You can see how Berrien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berrien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Berrien family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berrien's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Berrien families in 1891.
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What did your Berrien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berrien. 35% of Berrien men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Berrien women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berrien were Clerk and Proprietor.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Berrien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrien 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Berrien. 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 931 military records available for the last name Berrien. For the veterans among your Berrien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrien lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Berrien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Berrien in 1951 was 23, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berrien 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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