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Berleant Family History

Berleant 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: Berland, Sergeant, Berent, Berlin, Brent, Berley, Berman, Bermann

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Where is the Berleant family from?

You can see how Berleant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berleant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berleant family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berleant's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Berleant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berleant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Berleant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Berleant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berleant 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Berleant. 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 military records available for the last name Berleant. For the veterans among your Berleant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berleant lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Berleant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Berleant in 1979 was 73, and 87 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berleant 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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