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Berletson Family History

Berletson 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: Berenson, Berntson, Bergerson, Elletson, Burleson, Bertelson

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Where is the Berletson family from?

You can see how Berletson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berletson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Berletson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Berletson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Berletson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berletson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berletson 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 37 census records available for the last name Berletson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berletson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Berletson. 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 Berletson. For the veterans among your Berletson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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