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Berkland Family History

Berkland Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Birkeland.

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


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Where is the Berkland family from?

You can see how Berkland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Berkland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Berkland families living in Isle of Man. This was about 71% of all the recorded Berkland's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Berkland families in 1891.
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What did your Berkland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berkland. 46% of Berkland men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Berkland women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berkland were Farm Laborer and Matron.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Matron
    17%

What Berkland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Berkland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkland 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Berkland. 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 275 military records available for the last name Berkland. For the veterans among your Berkland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkland lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Berkland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Berkland in 1959 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkland 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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