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Berland Family History

Berland Surname Meaning

French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements ber ‘bear’ + land ‘country’. Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farms in southwestern Norway named Berland from Old Norse bjarg ‘mountain hill’ or ber ‘berry’ + land ‘(piece of) land farmstead’.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Brillant an artificial name from Yiddish barlyant ‘diamond jewel’; compare Brilliant.

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


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You can see how Berland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Berland families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Berland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Berland families in 1891.
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What did your Berland ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Berland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berland 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 Berland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Berland. For the veterans among your Berland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berland lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Berland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Berland in 1940 was 36, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berland 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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