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Berkise Family History

Berkise 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, Derise, Cerise, Berish, Berrie, Beise, Berks, Berdine

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Where is the Berkise family from?

You can see how Berkise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkise family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berkise family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkise's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Berkise families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkise 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 35 census records available for the last name Berkise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkise 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Berkise. 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 14 military records available for the last name Berkise. For the veterans among your Berkise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkise lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Berkise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Berkise in 1969 was 87, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berkise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkise 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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