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Berve Family History

Berve 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: Berke, Berge, Berne, Berte, Berven, Berhe, Berner, Barre, Berry

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Where is the Berve family from?

You can see how Berve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berve family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Berve families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Berve families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Berve's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berve families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berve 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 Berve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berve. 56% of Berve men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    56%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

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Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Berve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berve 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Berve. 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 90 military records available for the last name Berve. For the veterans among your Berve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berve lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Berve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Berve in 1967 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berve

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berve 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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