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Berus Family History

Berus 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: Brus, Berns, Beres, Beus, Berks, Bergs, Bemus, Derus, Boris, Berry

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Where is the Berus family from?

You can see how Berus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Berus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Berus families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Berus's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Berus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berus 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 Berus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berus. 50% of Berus men worked as a Miner and 50% of Berus women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berus were Salesman and Saleswoman.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%

What Berus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berus 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Berus. 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 147 military records available for the last name Berus. For the veterans among your Berus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berus lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Berus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Berus in 1941 was 33, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berus 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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