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Berenbach Family History

Berenbach 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: Erpenbach, Fehrenbach, Birnbach, Fernbach, Biedenbach, Dernbach

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Where is the Berenbach family from?

You can see how Berenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Berenbach families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Berenbach's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Berenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berenbach 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 Berenbach ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Berenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Berenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berenbach 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Berenbach. 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 33 military records available for the last name Berenbach. For the veterans among your Berenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berenbach lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Berenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Berenbach in 1969 was 46, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berenbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berenbach 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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