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Berenbaum Family History

Berenbaum Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Birnbaum.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Berenbaum family from?

You can see how Berenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berenbaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Berenbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Berenbaum families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berenbaum's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Berenbaum families in 1891.
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What did your Berenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berenbaum. 67% of Berenbaum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Raincoat Machinist
    17%
  • Shorthand Typist
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berenbaum 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Berenbaum. 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 169 military records available for the last name Berenbaum. For the veterans among your Berenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berenbaum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Berenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Berenbaum in 1964 was 50, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berenbaum 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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