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Berentson Family History

Berentson 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, Berntson, Brenton, Bernson, Benenson, Berendsen, Berntsen

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Where is the Berentson family from?

You can see how Berentson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berentson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Berentson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Berentson families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Berentson's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Berentson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berentson 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 Berentson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berentson. 31% of Berentson 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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

What Berentson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Berentson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berentson 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Berentson. 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 90 military records available for the last name Berentson. For the veterans among your Berentson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berentson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Berentson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Berentson in 1966 was 90, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berentson 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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