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Beris Family History

Beris 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: Boris, Baris, Benis, Bevis, Berns, Peris, Beres, Berish, Berks, Bergs

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Where is the Beris family from?

You can see how Beris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Beris families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Beris's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beris 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 Beris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beris. 32% of Beris men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beris women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Beris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beris 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Beris. 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 215 military records available for the last name Beris. For the veterans among your Beris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beris lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Beris in 1963 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beris 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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