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Berriman Family History

Berriman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Berryman.

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


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Where is the Berriman family from?

You can see how Berriman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berriman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berriman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 345 Berriman families living in Cornwall. This was about 40% of all the recorded Berriman's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Berriman families in 1891.
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What did your Berriman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Berriman. 15% of Berriman men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Berriman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berriman were Shepherd and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Shepherd
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Berriman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Berriman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berriman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Berriman. 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 993 military records available for the last name Berriman. For the veterans among your Berriman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berriman lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Berriman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Berriman in 1941 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berriman 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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