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Berreth Family History

Berreth Name Meaning

German: variant of Berroth from the ancient Germanic personal name Berwald composed of the elements ber ‘bear’ (the animal) + wald ‘to wield rule’. This surname was imported in Württemberg by (French) Waldensians in 1699.

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


Similar surnames: Hereth, Derleth, Perret, Barrett, Berner, Barreto, Berrett, Bertz

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Where is the Berreth family from?

You can see how Berreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berreth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Berreth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 31 Berreth families living in Alberta. This was about 76% of all the recorded Berreth's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Berreth families in 1911.
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What did your Berreth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Berreth. 89% of Berreth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Berreth women worked as an At Home. .

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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

  • Farmer
    89%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • At Home
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Berreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berreth 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Berreth. 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 324 military records available for the last name Berreth. For the veterans among your Berreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berreth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Berreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Berreth in 1963 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

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