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Berleth Family History

Berleth 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: Berreth, Derleth, Berley, Berrett, Borseth, Hereth, Ereth, Barlett

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Where is the Berleth family from?

You can see how Berleth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berleth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berleth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Berleth families living in Texas. This was about 85% of all the recorded Berleth's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Berleth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berleth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Berleth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berleth 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Berleth. 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 29 military records available for the last name Berleth. For the veterans among your Berleth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berleth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Berleth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Berleth in 1968 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berleth 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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