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Berri Family History

Berri 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, Berti, Berrio, Berni, Berrie, Berra, Perri, Burri, Cerri

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Where is the Berri family from?

You can see how Berri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berri family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Berri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Berri families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Berri's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Berri families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berri 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 Berri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cutter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berri. 40% of Berri men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Berri women worked as a Cutter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berri were Farmer and Beauty Operator.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    50%
  • Beauty Operator
    50%

What Berri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berri 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Berri. 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 289 military records available for the last name Berri. For the veterans among your Berri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berri lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Berri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Berri in 1952 was 32, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berri 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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