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Berrey Family History

Berrey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Berry.

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


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Where is the Berrey family from?

You can see how Berrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Berrey families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Berrey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berrey 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 Berrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Berrey. 67% of Berrey men worked as a Master Butcher and 81% of Berrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berrey were Farm Labourer and House Keeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Butcher
    67%
  • Farm Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • House Duties
    8%
  • House Keeper
    5%

What Berrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Berrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrey 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Berrey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Berrey. For the veterans among your Berrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Berrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Berrey in 1955 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berrey 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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