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Berhenke Family History

Berhenke Surname 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: Brenke, Behnke, Berhane, Berke, Bergen, Bethune, Brunke, Serene

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Where is the Berhenke family from?

You can see how Berhenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berhenke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Berhenke families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Berhenke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Berhenke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berhenke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Berhenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berhenke 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Berhenke. 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 17 military records available for the last name Berhenke. For the veterans among your Berhenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berhenke lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Berhenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Berhenke in 1980 was 56, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berhenke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berhenke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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