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Berbaum Family History

Berbaum 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: Bierbaum, Bernbaum, Birnbaum, Bergum, Neubaum, Bernau, Braum, Elbaum

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Where is the Berbaum family from?

You can see how Berbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berbaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Berbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Berbaum families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Berbaum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berbaum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berbaum 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 Berbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berbaum. 19% of Berbaum men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Berbaum women worked as an Operator.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Berbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Berbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berbaum 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Berbaum. 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 132 military records available for the last name Berbaum. For the veterans among your Berbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berbaum lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Berbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Berbaum in 1958 was 53, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berbaum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berbaum 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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