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Berriault Family History

Berriault 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: Perreault, Therriault, Perrault, Baribault, Brault, Tetreault

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Where is the Berriault family from?

You can see how Berriault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berriault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Berriault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Berriault families living in Manitoba. This was about 41% of all the recorded Berriault's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Berriault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berriault 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 Berriault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Berriault. 35% of Berriault men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Berriault women worked as a Servante.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Journalier
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%

What Berriault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Berriault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berriault 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Berriault. 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 28 military records available for the last name Berriault. For the veterans among your Berriault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berriault lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Berriault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Berriault in 1969 was 32, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berriault

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berriault 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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