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Berrong Family History

Berrong Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of French Berron (or of some other similar surname) itself a variant of Beron.

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


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Where is the Berrong family from?

You can see how Berrong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrong family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Berrong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Berrong families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Berrong's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berrong families in 1891.
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What did your Berrong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berrong. 40% of Berrong men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Berrong women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berrong were Private and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Private
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 56 immigration records available for the last name Berrong. 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 391 military records available for the last name Berrong. For the veterans among your Berrong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrong lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Berrong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Berrong in 1954 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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