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Berles Family History

Berles 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: Berley, Berkes, Berges, Belles, Beres, Berres, Beales, Jerles, Berner

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Where is the Berles family from?

You can see how Berles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Berles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Berles families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Berles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berles 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 Berles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berles. 59% of Berles men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Berles women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berles were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Berles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Berles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berles 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Berles. 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 259 military records available for the last name Berles. For the veterans among your Berles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berles lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Berles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Berles in 1952 was 54, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berles 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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