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Berend Family History

Berend Surname Meaning

German: variant of Behrend. This surname is also found in Poland and Denmark.

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


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Where is the Berend family from?

You can see how Berend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berend family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Berend families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Berend families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Berend's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berend families in 1891.
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What did your Berend ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berend. 100% of Berend 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Berend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berend 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 978 immigration records available for the last name Berend. 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 552 military records available for the last name Berend. For the veterans among your Berend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berend lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Berend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Berend in 1942 was 28, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berend 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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