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Bere Family History

Bere Name Meaning

see Beer .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Berg, Berke, Berk, Berge, Bene, Bera, Pere, Bee, Bare, Bern

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Where is the Bere family from?

You can see how Bere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bere families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Bere families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Bere's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bere families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bere ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bere 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 998 immigration records available for the last name Bere. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Bere. For the veterans among your Bere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bere lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bere in 1966 was 67, and 94 in 2004.

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