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 Berlan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Berlan Family History

Berlan 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: Berlin, Berman, Berland, Belan, Beran, Bergan, Herlan, Bellan, Berdan

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Berlan family from?

You can see how Berlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berlan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Berlan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Berlan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berlan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Berlan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berlan 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 Berlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berlan. 32% of Berlan men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Berlan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berlan were Painter and Nurse.

View Census Data for Berlan | 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%

What Berlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Berlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berlan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Berlan

Passenger Lists

There are 210 immigration records available for the last name Berlan. 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 Berlan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 194 military records available for the last name Berlan. For the veterans among your Berlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Berlan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Berlan family history

Discover More

What is the average Berlan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Berlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Berlan in 1964 was 85, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berlan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Berlan family tree

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