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Beryhill Family History

Beryhill 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: Berryhill, Barnhill, Broyhill, Burchill, Brill, Bergholz, Berthold

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Where is the Beryhill family from?

You can see how Beryhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beryhill family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beryhill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Beryhill families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beryhill's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Beryhill families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beryhill 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 Beryhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beryhill. 60% of Beryhill 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Beryhill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Beryhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beryhill 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Beryhill. 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 50 military records available for the last name Beryhill. For the veterans among your Beryhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beryhill lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Beryhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Beryhill in 1980 was 73, and 92 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beryhill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beryhill 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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