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Berben Family History

Berben 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: Bergen, Berven, Berber, Erben, Berken, Barben, Beren, Berner, Berlin

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Where is the Berben family from?

You can see how Berben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berben family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Berben families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Berben's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berben 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 Berben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berben. 100% of Berben men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Berben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berben 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Berben. 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 94 military records available for the last name Berben. For the veterans among your Berben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berben lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Berben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Berben in 1967 was 84, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berben 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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