This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Beril family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Beril Family History

Beril 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: Beil, Berl, Baril, Bevil, Bell, Borel, Brill, Boris, Beal, Berry

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Beril family from?

You can see how Beril families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beril family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Beril families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Beril families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Beril's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Beril families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beril surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Beril ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Physician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beril. 100% of Beril men worked as a Physician.

View Census Data for Beril | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Physician
    100%

What Beril family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Beril. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beril census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Beril

Passenger Lists

There are 97 immigration records available for the last name Beril. 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.

View all Beril immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Beril. For the veterans among your Beril ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Beril military records

You've only scratched the surface of Beril family history

Discover More

What is the average Beril lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beril 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beril

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Beril family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial