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Berrn Family History

Berrn 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, Beran, Bern, Beron, Berra, Beren, Baron, Barre, Bean, Bear

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Where is the Berrn family from?

You can see how Berrn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Berrn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Berrn families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berrn's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Berrn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Berrn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrn 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Berrn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Berrn. For the veterans among your Berrn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berrn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berrn

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