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Berrier Family History

Berrier Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Berger.

French: habitational name (from Old French berruyer) for someone from Berry a former province of central France (see Berry).

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


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Where is the Berrier family from?

You can see how Berrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berrier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Berrier families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Berrier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Berrier families in 1891.
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What did your Berrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berrier. 100% of Berrier 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 7,000 census records available for the last name Berrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrier 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Berrier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Berrier. For the veterans among your Berrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Berrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Berrier in 1953 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berrier 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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