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Berkbigler Family History

Berkbigler 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, Berger, Beringer, Berkheimer, Berkheiser, Heimbigner

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Where is the Berkbigler family from?

You can see how Berkbigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkbigler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Berkbigler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Berkbigler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkbigler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berkbigler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkbigler 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 Berkbigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berkbigler. 50% of Berkbigler men worked as a Shoe Worker and 50% of Berkbigler women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berkbigler were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Shoe Worker
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Berkbigler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Berkbigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkbigler 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Berkbigler. 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 96 military records available for the last name Berkbigler. For the veterans among your Berkbigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkbigler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Berkbigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Berkbigler in 1957 was 58, and 82 in 2003.

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