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Berlie Family History

Berlie 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, Berrie, Berke, Belle, Berley, Merlin, Erie, Berge, Belin

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Where is the Berlie family from?

You can see how Berlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berlie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berlie families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Berlie families living in Kincardineshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Berlie's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Berlie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berlie 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 Berlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berlie. 100% of Berlie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Berlie women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Berlie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Berlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berlie 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Berlie. 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 71 military records available for the last name Berlie. For the veterans among your Berlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berlie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Berlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Berlie in 1963 was 29, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berlie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berlie 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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