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Berres Name Meaning

German: from a short form of the medieval personal name Liborius (see Liborio ) the name of the patron saint of the city of Paderborn. This surname is also found in France (Lorraine and Alsace).

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


Similar surnames: Burres, Herres, Terres, Berges, Berkes, Berge, Bores, Herrel, Barre

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Where is the Berres family from?

You can see how Berres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Berres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Berres families living in Manitoba. This was about 69% of all the recorded Berres's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Berres families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berres. 17% of Berres men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Berres women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berres were Truck Driver and 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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Berres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berres 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Berres. 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 886 military records available for the last name Berres. For the veterans among your Berres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berres lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Berres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Berres in 1955 was 51, and 68 in 2004.

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