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Beren Family History

Beren Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Beeren a patronymic from the personal name Berend; see Berens.

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


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Where is the Beren family from?

You can see how Beren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Beren families living in Quebec. This was about 31% of all the recorded Beren's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beren families in 1911.
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What did your Beren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beren. 30% of Beren men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Beren women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beren were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Executive
    13%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beren 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 795 immigration records available for the last name Beren. 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 554 military records available for the last name Beren. For the veterans among your Beren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beren lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Beren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Beren in 1952 was 50, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beren 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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