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Berbes Family History

Berbes 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: Berkes, Berges, Derbes, Erbes, Beres, Berber, Berres, Berner, Barnes

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Where is the Berbes family from?

You can see how Berbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berbes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Berbes families living in Colorado. This was about 17% of all the recorded Berbes's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Berbes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berbes 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 Berbes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berbes. 100% of Berbes 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 155 census records available for the last name Berbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berbes 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Berbes. 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 41 military records available for the last name Berbes. For the veterans among your Berbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berbes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Berbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Berbes in 1967 was 74, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berbes 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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