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Berryman Family History

Berryman Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): topographic name from Middle English bury biry bery ‘town borough castle manor house’ (ultimately from the dative case byrig of Old English burh ‘stronghold fortified place’) + man ‘man’. The name may also be occupational denoting or servant at one of these.

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


Similar surnames: Berry, Berman, Beckman, Herdman, Berkman, Ferryman, Borrowman

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Where is the Berryman family from?

You can see how Berryman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berryman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berryman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Berryman families living in New Brunswick. This was about 26% of all the recorded Berryman's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Berryman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berryman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berryman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Berryman. 33% of Berryman men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Berryman women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berryman were Clerk 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 1921

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 69,000 census records available for the last name Berryman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berryman 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Berryman. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Berryman. For the veterans among your Berryman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berryman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Berryman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Berryman in 1942 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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