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Berreth Family History

Berreth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Berroth from the ancient Germanic personal name Berwald composed of the elements ber ‘bear’ (the animal) + wald ‘to wield rule’.

This surname was imported in Württemberg by (French) Waldensians in 1699.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Berreth family from?

You can see how Berreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berreth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Berreth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Berreth families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Berreth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berreth families in 1891.
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What did your Berreth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berreth. 100% of Berreth 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Berreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berreth 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Berreth. 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 324 military records available for the last name Berreth. For the veterans among your Berreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berreth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Berreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Berreth in 1963 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berreth 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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