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Berien Family History

Berien 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: Bergen, Berven, Berrien, Brien, Berken, Beren, Berner, Berlin, Berger

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Where is the Berien family from?

You can see how Berien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berien families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Berien family living in Dakota Territory. This was about 25% of all the recorded Berien's in USA. Dakota Territory and 3 other states had the highest population of Berien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Berien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berien 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Berien. 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 15 military records available for the last name Berien. For the veterans among your Berien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berien lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2003, in the United States, Berien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Berien in 2001 was 80, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berien 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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