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Berlinger Family History

Berlinger Surname Meaning

Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Beroldingen, Switzerland.

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Berlingen in the Eifel and Mosel districts of Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Berlinger family from?

You can see how Berlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berlinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Berlinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Berlinger families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berlinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berlinger families in 1891.
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What did your Berlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berlinger. 22% of Berlinger men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Berlinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berlinger were Butcher and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Butcher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Secretary
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Maid
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Berlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berlinger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Berlinger. 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 945 military records available for the last name Berlinger. For the veterans among your Berlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berlinger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Berlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Berlinger in 1947 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berlinger 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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