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Berig Family History

Berig 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: Berg, Bering, Bierig, Gerig, Boris, Berry, Berlin, Berke, Borg, Feig

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Where is the Berig family from?

You can see how Berig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Berig families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Berig's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Berig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berig 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 186 census records available for the last name Berig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berig 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Berig. 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 45 military records available for the last name Berig. For the veterans among your Berig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Berig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Berig in 1968 was 69, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berig 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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