This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Beorss family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Beorss Family History

Beorss 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: Bearss, Boris, Boros, Borst, Boss, Bross, Bloss, Bors, Beers, Bores

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Beorss family from?

You can see how Beorss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beorss family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Beorss families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Beorss's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Beorss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beorss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beorss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Beorss. 100% of Beorss men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Beorss | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Canada shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Beorss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Beorss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beorss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Beorss

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Beorss. 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.

View all Beorss immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Beorss. For the veterans among your Beorss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Beorss military records

You've only scratched the surface of Beorss family history

Discover More

What is the average Beorss lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beorss 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Beorss family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial