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Berque Family History

Berque 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: Begue, Berke, Brue, Berge, Perdue, Berube, Berne, Bourque, Jerue

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Where is the Berque family from?

You can see how Berque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berque family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berque families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Berque families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Berque's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Berque families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berque 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 Berque ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Avocat was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Berque. 100% of Berque men worked as an Avocat.

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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 1921

  • Avocat
    100%

What Berque family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Berque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berque 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 Berque. 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 14 military records available for the last name Berque. For the veterans among your Berque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berque lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Berque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Berque in 1972 was 27, and 93 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berque

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berque 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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