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Berrian Family History

Berrian Surname Meaning

Altered form of Breton Berrien.

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


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Where is the Berrian family from?

You can see how Berrian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berrian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Berrian families living in Cornwall. This was about 43% of all the recorded Berrian's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Berrian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berrian 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 Berrian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berrian. 33% of Berrian men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Berrian women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berrian were Farm Laborer and Typist.

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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
    33%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Typist
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Berrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrian 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Berrian. 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 951 military records available for the last name Berrian. For the veterans among your Berrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrian lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Berrian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Berrian in 1950 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berrian 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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