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Berkemo Family History

Berkemo 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: Berke, Berkes, Berkey, Berko, Bermejo, Berkery, Barkema, Beukema

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Where is the Berkemo family from?

You can see how Berkemo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkemo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berkemo family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkemo's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Berkemo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkemo 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 32 census records available for the last name Berkemo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkemo 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Berkemo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Berkemo. For the veterans among your Berkemo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkemo lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Berkemo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Berkemo in 1985 was 83, and 83 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkemo 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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