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Berkemeier Family History

Berkemeier Name Meaning

German (Westphalia): distinguishing name for a tenant farmer whose farm was by a birch wood from Middle Low German berke ‘birch’ + meier ‘tenant farmer’ (see Meyer ).

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


Similar surnames: Bergmeier, Birchmeier, Kreikemeier, Bredemeier, Bultemeier, Brunmeier

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Where is the Berkemeier family from?

You can see how Berkemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkemeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berkemeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Berkemeier families living in Maryland. This was about 26% of all the recorded Berkemeier's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Berkemeier families in 1880.
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What did your Berkemeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berkemeier. 30% of Berkemeier men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    30%
  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Office
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berkemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkemeier 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Berkemeier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 253 military records available for the last name Berkemeier. For the veterans among your Berkemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkemeier lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Berkemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Berkemeier in 1945 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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