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Berrens Family History

Berrens 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: Behrens, Berres, Berens, Terres, Herren, Bergen, Torrens, Berkes

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Where is the Berrens family from?

You can see how Berrens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Berrens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Berrens families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Berrens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berrens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berrens 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 Berrens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berrens. 60% of Berrens men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Berrens women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berrens were Worker and 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berrens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrens 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Berrens. 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 182 military records available for the last name Berrens. For the veterans among your Berrens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Berrens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Berrens in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berrens 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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