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Berkenbile Family History

Berkenbile 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: Berkebile, Berkeley, Berkshire, Beckerdite, Berkemeier, Birkenfeld

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Where is the Berkenbile family from?

You can see how Berkenbile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkenbile family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Berkenbile families living in Indiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Berkenbile's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Berkenbile families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkenbile surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Berkenbile ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berkenbile. 60% of Berkenbile men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

What Berkenbile family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Berkenbile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkenbile 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 Berkenbile. 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 85 military records available for the last name Berkenbile. For the veterans among your Berkenbile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkenbile lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Berkenbile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Berkenbile in 1967 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkenbile 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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