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Berkelbach Family History

Berkelbach 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: Zirkelbach, Erpenbach, Sendelbach, Seelbach, Betlach, Breitenbach

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Where is the Berkelbach family from?

You can see how Berkelbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkelbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berkelbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Berkelbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berkelbach's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Berkelbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkelbach 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 Berkelbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berkelbach. 100% of Berkelbach men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Berkelbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Berkelbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkelbach 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Berkelbach. 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 61 military records available for the last name Berkelbach. For the veterans among your Berkelbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkelbach lifespan?

Between 1942 and 1994, in the United States, Berkelbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Berkelbach in 1942 was 43, and 72 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berkelbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkelbach 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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