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Berilla Family History

Berilla 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: Barilla, Brilla, Brill, Sevilla, Bella, Perella, Revilla, Perillo

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Where is the Berilla family from?

You can see how Berilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Berilla family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berilla's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Berilla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berilla 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 Berilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berilla. 50% of Berilla men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Berilla women worked as a House Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berilla were Caretaker and Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Caretaker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Hand
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Berilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Berilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berilla 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Berilla. 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 147 military records available for the last name Berilla. For the veterans among your Berilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berilla lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Berilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Berilla in 1961 was 62, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berilla 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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