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Beryman Family History

Beryman 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: Berman, Berkman, Berryman, Bergman, Bertman, German, Bryan, Herdman

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Where is the Beryman family from?

You can see how Beryman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beryman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beryman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Beryman families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beryman's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Beryman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beryman 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 Beryman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beryman. 27% of Beryman men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Beryman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beryman were Clerk and Laundress.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Laundress
    14%

What Beryman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beryman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beryman 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Beryman. 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 130 military records available for the last name Beryman. For the veterans among your Beryman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beryman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1977, in the United States, Beryman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Beryman in 1965 was 79, and 83 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beryman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beryman 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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