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Berrent Family History

Berrent 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: Berrett, Berent, Barrett, Current, Brent, Herren, Bergen, Bessent

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Where is the Berrent family from?

You can see how Berrent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrent family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berrent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Berrent families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Berrent's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Berrent families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berrent 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 Berrent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berrent. 100% of Berrent men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Berrent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrent 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Berrent. 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 42 military records available for the last name Berrent. For the veterans among your Berrent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrent lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Berrent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Berrent in 1966 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berrent 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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