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Berrg Family History

Berrg 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: Berry, Berg, Berra, Barre, Bear, Barr, Beer, Beard, Terry, Serra

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Where is the Berrg family from?

You can see how Berrg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Berrg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Berrg family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berrg's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Berrg families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Berrg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrg 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Berrg. 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 8 military records available for the last name Berrg. For the veterans among your Berrg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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