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Berridge Family History

Berridge Surname Meaning

English (East Midlands): variant of Beveridge.

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


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Where is the Berridge family from?

You can see how Berridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 277 Berridge families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Berridge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berridge families in 1891.
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What did your Berridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Berridge. 10% of Berridge men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Berridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berridge were Retired and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    5%
  • Retired
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Berridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berridge 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Berridge. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Berridge. For the veterans among your Berridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berridge lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Berridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Berridge in 1959 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

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