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Berbena Family History

Berbena 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, Barbera, Berna, Berven, Berber, Serena, Bereza, Erben, Gerena

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Where is the Berbena family from?

You can see how Berbena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berbena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berbena families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Berbena family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Berbena's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Berbena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berbena 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 35 census records available for the last name Berbena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berbena 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Berbena. 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 5 military records available for the last name Berbena. For the veterans among your Berbena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berbena lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Berbena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Berbena in 1983 was 59, and 84 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berbena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berbena 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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