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Berins Family History

Berins 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: Bering, Berns, Berzins, Beins, Berens, Bevins, Kerins, Boris, Berlin

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Where is the Berins family from?

You can see how Berins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Berins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Berins families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Berins's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Berins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berins 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 Berins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berins. 100% of Berins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Berins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berins 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Berins. 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 51 military records available for the last name Berins. For the veterans among your Berins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berins lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Berins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Berins in 1985 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berins 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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