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Berhow Family History

Berhow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Berhaug: habitational name from a farm named Berhaug in western Norway.

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


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Where is the Berhow family from?

You can see how Berhow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berhow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Berhow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Berhow families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berhow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berhow families in 1891.
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What did your Berhow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berhow. 43% of Berhow men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Berhow women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berhow were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berhow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berhow 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Berhow. 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 400 military records available for the last name Berhow. For the veterans among your Berhow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berhow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Berhow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Berhow in 1961 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berhow 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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