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Berelson Family History

Berelson 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: Berenson, Bertelson, Belson, Beeson, Bernson, Benenson, Erekson

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Where is the Berelson family from?

You can see how Berelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berelson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Berelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Berelson families living in Minnesota. This was about 17% of all the recorded Berelson's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Berelson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Berelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berelson 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Berelson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Berelson. For the veterans among your Berelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berelson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Berelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Berelson in 1964 was 75, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berelson 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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