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Berrera Family History

Berrera 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: Herrera, Ferrera, Barrera, Berner, Berger, Carrera, Barbera, Berreth

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Where is the Berrera family from?

You can see how Berrera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrera family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berrera families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Berrera families living in Texas. This was about 92% of all the recorded Berrera's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Berrera families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berrera 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 Berrera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berrera. 60% of Berrera men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

What Berrera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Berrera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrera 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Berrera. 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 46 military records available for the last name Berrera. For the veterans among your Berrera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrera lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Berrera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Berrera in 1979 was 72, and 78 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berrera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berrera 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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