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Bering Family History

Bering Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Ber (meaning ‘bear’) or from a short form of any of various compound names formed with this element

(for example Bernhard).

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


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Where is the Bering family from?

You can see how Bering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bering family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bering families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Bering families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bering's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bering families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bering 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 Bering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bering. 20% of Bering men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Bering women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bering were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bering 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bering. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bering. For the veterans among your Bering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bering lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bering in 1945 was 24, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bering 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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