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Berrie Family History

Berrie Surname Meaning

Scottish:: (Glasgow): from Middle English or Older Scots (atte) beri ‘(at the) manor house’ see Berry. variant Barrie.

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


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Where is the Berrie family from?

You can see how Berrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 24 Berrie families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Berrie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berrie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berrie 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 Berrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berrie. 89% of Berrie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Companion Retired
    6%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Berrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Berrie. 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 868 military records available for the last name Berrie. For the veterans among your Berrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Berrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Berrie in 1960 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berrie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berrie 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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