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Beranger Family History

Beranger Name 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: Beringer, Berwanger, Belanger, Berner, Berger, Pranger, Brander

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Where is the Beranger family from?

You can see how Beranger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beranger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beranger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Beranger families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Beranger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Beranger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beranger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beranger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Beranger. 43% of Beranger men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    43%
  • Farmers Son
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Beranger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beranger 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Beranger. 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 133 military records available for the last name Beranger. For the veterans among your Beranger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beranger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Beranger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Beranger in 1948 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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