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Beringer Name Meaning

German; French (Béringer): from the ancient Germanic personal name Beringari Beringer composed of the elements bern ‘bear’ + ger ‘spear’. Compare French Belanger and Berenger . German: habitational name for someone from any of several paces called Behringen or Böhringen in Baden-Württemberg and Bayern. Compare Baringer Behringer Berringer and Boehringer . English (of Norman origin): variant of Berringer .

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

Similar surnames: Berringer, Deringer, Berner, Behringer, Brunger, Berger, Biringer

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You can see how Beringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beringer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Beringer families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Beringer's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Beringer families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Beringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beringer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Beringer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Beringer. For the veterans among your Beringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beringer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Beringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Beringer in 1953 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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