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Berr Family History

Berr 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: Bear, Barr, Beer, Berry, Burr, Berg, Berk, Kerr, Herr, Bera

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Where is the Berr family from?

You can see how Berr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 35 Berr families living in Glamorgan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Berr's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Berr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berr 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 Berr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berr. 100% of Berr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Berr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berr 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 Berr. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Berr. For the veterans among your Berr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berr lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Berr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Berr in 1959 was 43, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berr 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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