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Berwer Family History

Berwer 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: Berner, Berger, Berber, Beer, Beaver, Burger, Becher, Kerker, Barber

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Where is the Berwer family from?

You can see how Berwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berwer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Berwer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Berwer families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Berwer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Berwer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berwer 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 Berwer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berwer. 43% of Berwer men worked as a Miner and 60% of Berwer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berwer were Salesman and Student.

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Student
    40%

What Berwer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Berwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berwer 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Berwer. 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 88 military records available for the last name Berwer. For the veterans among your Berwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berwer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Berwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Berwer in 1971 was 70, and 41 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berwer 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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