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Berbery Family History

Berbery 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: Berkery, Berber, Barbery, Berner, Berry, Berger, Barber, Berley

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Where is the Berbery family from?

You can see how Berbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berbery family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Berbery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Berbery family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Berbery's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Berbery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berbery 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 112 census records available for the last name Berbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berbery 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Berbery. 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 7 military records available for the last name Berbery. For the veterans among your Berbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berbery lifespan?

Average Berbery life expectancy in 1983 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berbery 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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