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Berendt Family History

Berendt Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Behrendt. This surname is also found in Poland and Denmark.

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


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Where is the Berendt family from?

You can see how Berendt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berendt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Berendt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Berendt families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Berendt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Berendt families in 1880.
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What did your Berendt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berendt. 17% of Berendt men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Berendt women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berendt were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Berendt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berendt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Berendt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Berendt. For the veterans among your Berendt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berendt lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Berendt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Berendt in 1943 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berendt 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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