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Berlett Family History

Berlett 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: Berrett, Barlett, Bernett, Brett, Barrett, Berley, Burkett, Beckett

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Where is the Berlett family from?

You can see how Berlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berlett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Berlett families living in Northumberland. This was about 28% of all the recorded Berlett's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Berlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berlett 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 Berlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berlett. 34% of Berlett men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Berlett women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Butcher
    34%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Berlett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berlett 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Berlett. 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 114 military records available for the last name Berlett. For the veterans among your Berlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berlett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Berlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Berlett in 1963 was 82, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berlett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berlett 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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