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Berar Family History

Berar 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: Bear, Bera, Beran, Bejar, Berard, Brar, Behar, Cerar, Berner, Bean

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Where is the Berar family from?

You can see how Berar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Berar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Berar family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Berar's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Berar families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Berar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berar 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Berar. 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 49 military records available for the last name Berar. For the veterans among your Berar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Berar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Berar in 1969 was 72, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berar 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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