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Berendsen Family History

Berendsen Surname Meaning

Dutch, North German, and Danish: patronymic meaning ‘son of Berend’ (see Berend).

It is most frequent in the east Netherlands and very rare in Denmark.

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


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You can see how Berendsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berendsen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berendsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Berendsen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Berendsen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Berendsen families in 1880.
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What did your Berendsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berendsen. 27% of Berendsen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%
  • Broker
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

What Berendsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berendsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berendsen 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Berendsen. 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 279 military records available for the last name Berendsen. For the veterans among your Berendsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berendsen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Berendsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Berendsen in 1957 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berendsen 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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