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Berkaman Family History

Berkaman 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: Berkman, Berman, Beckman, Barkman, Braman, Kerkman, Berryman, Burkman

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Where is the Berkaman family from?

You can see how Berkaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkaman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Berkaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Berkaman family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkaman's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Berkaman families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Berkaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkaman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Berkaman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Berkaman. For the veterans among your Berkaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkaman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkaman 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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