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Berlein Family History

Berlein 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, Bierlein, Eberlein, Werlein, Berley, Merlin, Bergevin

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Where is the Berlein family from?

You can see how Berlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berlein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Berlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Berlein families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berlein's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Berlein families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berlein 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 Berlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Berlein. 100% of Berlein men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Berlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Berlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berlein 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Berlein. 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 93 military records available for the last name Berlein. For the veterans among your Berlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berlein lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Berlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Berlein in 1970 was 88, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berlein 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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