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Berlenbach Family History

Berlenbach 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: Erpenbach, Bollenbach, Breitenbach, Eisenbach, Aulenbach, Mullenbach

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Where is the Berlenbach family from?

You can see how Berlenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berlenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berlenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Berlenbach families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Berlenbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berlenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berlenbach 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 328 census records available for the last name Berlenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berlenbach 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Berlenbach. 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 104 military records available for the last name Berlenbach. For the veterans among your Berlenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berlenbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Berlenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Berlenbach in 1963 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berlenbach 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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